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Red Sox suspend Jarren Duran for 2 games for use of homophobic slur
Duran's salary for the two games of the suspension will be donated to the Federation of Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays.
The Red Sox announced on Monday that outfielder Jarren Duran will receive a two-game unpaid suspension following an incident in Sunday’s game in which he used a homophobic slur toward a fan.
Duran, 27, will miss the first two games of Boston’s upcoming series at Fenway Park against the Rangers. His salary for the two games will be donated to PFLAG (Federation of Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays), which the team described in a statement as “the United States’ largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people and those who love them.”
The Red Sox also noted in the announcement that the suspension was made “in consultation with Major League Baseball.”
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Following the usage of the slur on Sunday, Duran issued a statement apologizing for his action.
“During tonight’s game, I used a truly horrific word when responding to a fan,” Duran said in a statement issued to team reporters via the Red Sox. “I feel awful knowing how many people I offended and disappointed. I apologize to the entire Red Sox organization, but more importantly to the entire LGBTQ community.
“Our young fans are supposed to be able to look up to me as a role model,” Duran continued, “but tonight I fell far short of that responsibility. I will use this opportunity to educate myself and my teammates and to grow as a person.”
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Along with Duran’s words, the Red Sox also released an initial statement on Sunday.
“The Red Sox addressed this incident with Jarren immediately following today’s game,” read the statement. “We echo Jarren’s apology to our fans, especially to the LGBTQ community. We strive to be an organization that welcomes all fans to Fenway Park, and we will continue to educate our employees, players, coaches and staff on the importance of inclusivity.”
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