Jarren Duran gets 2-game suspension due to homophobic slur use

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Duran’s salary for the two games of the suspension will be awarded to the Federation of Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays.

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Jarren Duran will play for the Red Sox on August 11th. Matthew J Lee/Globe Staff

The Red Sox announced Monday that outfielder Jarren Duran will receive a two-game unpaid suspension following an incident in Sunday’s game where he used a homophobic slur against a fan.

Duran, 27, will miss the first two games of Boston’s upcoming series at Fenway Park against the Rangers. His salary for the two games will be donated to PFLAG (Federation of Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays), as the team described in a statement as “America’s largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating and advocating for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people and those who love them.”

The Red Sox also noted in the announcement that the suspension was made “in consultation with Major League Baseball.”

After using the slur on Sunday, Duran issued a statement apologizing for his actions.

“During tonight’s game, I used a really horrible word when I responded to a fan,” Duran said in a statement to team reporters via the Red Sox. “I feel terrible knowing how many people I have offended and disappointed. I apologize to the entire Red Sox organization, but more importantly to the entire LGBTQ community.

“Our young fans should be able to look up to me as a role model,” Duran continued, “but tonight I fell far short of that responsibility. I will use this opportunity to educate myself and my teammates and to grow as a person.”

Along with Duran’s words, the Red Sox also released an initial statement on Sunday.

“The Red Sox addressed this incident with Jarren immediately following today’s game,” the statement read. “We reiterate Jarren’s apology to our fans, especially to the LGBTQ community. We strive to be an organization that welcomes all fans to Fenway Park, and we will continue to educate our employees, players, coaches and staff about the importance of inclusion. “