Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran gets two game suspension for using anti-gay slur

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran on Monday received a two-game suspension after he was caught using an anti-gay slur word toward a heckling fan on a hot mic.

The remark was made on Sunday night, during the sixth inning of the team's home game against the Houston Astros at Fenway Park, according to Fox News.

The fan had shouted that Duran needed a tennis racket instead of a bat, which caused the player to yell for the fan to "shut up, you f---ing f----t."

The suspension will begin with Monday's game against the Texas Rangers, and Duran's salary amid the suspension will be donated to the organization "PFLAG,"  previously known as the Federation of Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, ESPN reported.

"During tonight’s game, I used a truly horrific word when responding to a fan," Duran said in a statement after the game. "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, but tonight I fell far short of that responsibility."

The punishment is on par with previous discipline for the same offense. In 2017, two major-league players used anti-gay slurs against fans and were also suspended for two games.

"We echo Jarren's apology to our fans, especially to the LGBTQ community," the Red Sox said in a statement. "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."

Misty Severi is an evening news reporter for Just The News. You can follow her on X for more coverage.