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What slur did Jarren Duran use? The Boston Red Sox outfielder suspended for two games by MLB
Duran was seen and heard yelling the slur while leaving the field after an inning and the MLB has decided to suspend him.
Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran has been suspended for two games by Major League Baseball following an incident in which he used a homophobic slur, “f...g f....t”, during an exchange with fans. The altercation occurred as Duran was leaving the field, and his comments were captured on video, leading to swift disciplinary action by the league. Duran has since apologized, acknowledging the inappropriateness of his remarks. The suspension underscores MLB’s commitment to enforcing its policies against discriminatory language.
Background and reaction to Jarren Duran slur
During a recent game, Duran became visibly frustrated after being heckled by fans. While exiting the field, he lashed out with a homophobic slur that was clearly picked up by nearby microphones.
The league acted quickly to address the situation, issuing a two-game suspension as a result of the violation of its conduct policies.
In the wake of the suspension, Duran expressed regret over the incident, stating that his words were not reflective of his values and that he would work to better control his emotions in the future. The Red Sox organization also issued a statement condemning the use of such language and supporting the league’s decision to suspend the player.