The Crimson Sox introduced they’ve suspended outfielder Jarren Duran for 2 video games. Throughout Sunday’s recreation, the outfielder was caught on microphone utilizing a homophobic slur in response to a heckler.
“In session with Main League Baseball, the Crimson Sox at this time 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 shall be donated to PFLAG (Federation of Dad and mom and Buddies of Lesbians and Gays), america’ largest group devoted to supporting, educating, and advocating for lesbian, homosexual, bisexual, transgender, and queer folks and those that love them.”
The 2-game suspension is identical size as one obtained 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, apologizing for the incident.
He stated the suspension was much less necessary than the harm he induced. “It’s on me. It’s my fault. … it’s a dumb mistake on my half and I’m going to study from it.”
The Crimson Sox will be capable to add a alternative to their roster and play with a full 26-man squad, per Christopher Smith of MassLive. It’s not instantly clear who shall be changing Duran on the roster.
