The Boston outfielder held himself accountable for Sunday’s event. The Boston Red Sox suspended Jarren Duran for two games on Monday, punishing him for using a homophobic slur during Sunday’s series finale against the Houston Astros at Fenway Park.
Duran apologised for his behaviour during a press conference in the Red Sox clubhouse before Monday’s game against the Texas Rangers.
“I’ve had some fans reach out to me and tell me that they’re disappointed in me, and I just want to let them know that I’m sorry for my actions and that I’m going to work on being better for them,” Duran said a news conference.
“There was no intent behind the word that was used,” she said. “It
It was simply the heat of the moment, and it occurred to be stated. It’s my fault that term came out. But there was no aim behind the usage of that word. The incident occurred in the sixth inning on Sunday, with the Red Sox behind 10-0 and eventually losing 10-2. A heckler targeted Duran during his at-bat, sparking a homophobic remark from the 27-year-old, which was caught up by the broadcast. 
Duran, who recently won the MLB All-Star Game MVP award, has emerged as a clubhouse leader this season, because to his work ethic and determination in overcoming mental health challenges. The situation on Sunday is something he wishes to learn from going future, which begins with holding himself accountable.
“I haven’t really interacted with any of my teammates,” Duran told reporters on Monday. “I’ve just been trying to keep my distance from them.” I don’t want to bother them with something I did, nor do I want to have them caught up in all of this. It’s on me. It is my fault. And I simply need to do better.”
“I don’t think that my actions should represent what the team and MLB represent,” according to him. “It was a horrible moment on my part, and I’m taking responsibility and apologising for it. However, there was no intention to hurt anyone or any organisation in any manner. “It was simply a dumb mistake on my part.”
Duran, a seventh-round draft pick in 2018, made his Major League Baseball debut with Boston in 2021. He is presently in the middle of his second full season.
The Red Sox also announced on Monday that Duran’s salary from his two-game suspension will be donated to PFLAG (Federation of Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays), the largest organisation in the United States dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people and those who love them.
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