Red Sox's Jarren Duran Suspended for Using Homophobic Slur

The outfielder receives a two-game suspension and will donate his salary to LGBTQ advocacy group PFLAG after a derogatory outburst during a game.

Duran's suspension follows an incident where he directed a homophobic slur at a heckling fan during a game against the Houston Astros.
The Boston Red Sox and Major League Baseball jointly decided on the two-game suspension without pay.
Duran has publicly apologized, expressing regret and stating his intention to educate himself and his teammates.
The salary from the missed games will be donated to PFLAG, an organization supporting the LGBTQ community.
This incident highlights ongoing issues of homophobia and inclusivity within Major League Baseball.