The Crimson Sox introduced that they’ve suspended outfielder Jarren Duran for 2 video games. Throughout yesterday’s recreation, the outfielder was caught on microphone utilizing a homophobic slur in response to a heckler (X hyperlink with video, together with audio of the slur, from Terrible Saying).
“In session with Main League Baseball, the Crimson Sox immediately issued an unpaid two-game suspension to outfielder Jarren Duran starting with tonight’s recreation in opposition to the Texas Rangers at Fenway Park,” the membership assertion says. “Moreover, Duran’s wage from the two-game suspension will likely be donated to PFLAG (Federation of Dad and mom and Pals of Lesbians and Gays), america’ largest group devoted to supporting, educating, and advocating for lesbian, homosexual, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals and those that love them.”
The 2-game suspension is identical size as one acquired by outfielder Kevin Pillar in 2017, then with the Blue Jays, for utilizing the identical slur. Duran spoke with members of the media, together with Alex Speier of The Boston Globe (X hyperlink), apologizing for the incident. He mentioned the suspension is much less necessary than the harm he precipitated. “It’s on me. It’s my fault. … it’s a dumb mistake on my half and I’m going to be taught from it.”
The Crimson Sox will be capable of add a alternative to their roster and play with a full 26-man squad, per Christopher Smith of MassLive on X. It’s not instantly clear who will likely be changing Duran on the roster.