Boston Red Sox fans give Jarren Duran standing ovation in return from suspension

Jarren Duran returns to the lineup after a 2 game suspension to a MASSIVE ovation from Fenway park from Red Sox Fans

Duran was serving a 2 game suspension for homophobic remarks

The Red Sox have reinstates Jarren Duran after two game suspension-- after he was caught on a hot mic calling a heckler an anti-gay slur during a game on Sunday.

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Jarren Duran has been reinstated by the Boston Red Sox after serving a two-game suspension without pay. The suspension followed an incident where Duran directed a homophobic slur at a fan during a game against the Houston Astros. The exchange, which occurred while Duran was at the plate in the sixth inning, was captured by a live microphone and led to immediate backlash.

Duran issued a public apology, expressing deep regret for using a "truly horrific word" and acknowledged the disappointment of fans who reached out to him. "I’m sorry for my actions, and I’m going to work on being better," the 27-year-old outfielder said.

Despite the incident, Duran has received support from his teammates. Rob Refsnyder, who hit a walk-off single in Boston’s 5-4 win over Texas during Duran's suspension, said, "We all love Jarren. He’ll learn from this. We’re all human. We all make mistakes, but he’ll learn from this."

Red Sox President and CEO Sam Kennedy described the situation as "really difficult" and "disappointing," but expressed pride in how the organization handled it, and in Duran for taking responsibility. Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow emphasized the need for continued efforts to address such issues, acknowledging that while progress has been made, there’s still work to do.

Duran, who has been one of the Red Sox's standout players this season with a .291 average, 14 home runs, and 58 RBIs, has returned to the lineup after his suspension. He was also recently honored with the team’s Heart and Hustle Award, which recognizes players who demonstrate a passion for the game and embody its values.

Boston announced that Duran’s forfeited salary during the suspension will be donated to PFLAG (Federation of Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays). The team filled his roster spot during his suspension, but he has now rejoined his teammates as the season continues.

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[Bohdisattva.]

Let’s fn go Jarren. You’re a real one. Don’t ever change brotha

[bobdole]

AS A METS FAN I WILL SAY OUTSTANDING OVATION FROM THE REDSOX FANS. GREAT JOB AND BEAT THOSE YANKEES.

[shawnm]

This guy is saying what every man with testosterone thought

[travis.vanness]

Why does the commentary say "the fans are giving ADAM a standing ovation"?

[DavidMillette]

standing ovation 20 people at most stood and some clapped for 10 seconds then he struck out

[plymouths]

What’s sad is a fan can say anything and a player says 1 thing and gets suspended… maybe the league needs to start enforcing bans for fans that are tools and need to stay home and watch the games

[gregspamail]

Paul O'neil would been in sports jail if he played today

[tom]

Great young player who made a mistake and who of us hasn't people have become too sensitive to words we have other much more important issues to deal with.

[pierspim]

Will the fans who applauded Duran be identified and targeted?

[marthaball]

At the end of all this insanity, how many words will we not be able to say? I garuntee the Sox organization made him apologize. btw I just bought your jersey!

[Honkytaco]

I’m proud of my fellow Michigander who clapped too 😂 we everywhere

[MrSouthofBoston]

He made a mistake. His apology seemed heartfelt.

[tod]

A standing ovation after his comment. It's perfectly clear what kind of a sad world we're living in. This truly is pathetic.