Major League Baseball and the Red Sox issued a two-game suspension to Boston outfielder Jarren Duran on Monday after he called a fan a homophobic slur in an outburst captured on a telecast of Sunday's game against the Houston Astros.
The unpaid suspension begins immediately, excluding Duran from Monday night's game at Fenway Park against the Texas Rangers.
“I apologize to the entire Red Sox organization, but more importantly to the entire LGBTQ community.
The Red Sox will play the Rangers as part of a three-game series on back-to-back nights at Fenway Park, so Duran will also have to sit out Tuesday's matchup.
Until Monday night, Duran, a 2024 All-Star, has started every game this season.
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