Jarren Duran Directs Obscene Gesture Toward Fan at Minnesota, Says They Told Him to Kill Himself
Duran said a fan crossed the line with a comment about his mental health, and cameras caught the gesture during Boston's 6-0 loss.
- On Tuesday, Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran directed an obscene gesture toward a fan at Target Field during the fifth inning of Boston's 6-0 loss to the Minnesota Twins.
- Duran said a fan taunted him by telling him to "kill myself," acknowledging the comment was "triggering" given his past struggles with severe depression and a suicide attempt.
- The outfielder has openly discussed his mental health in a 2025 Netflix documentary detailing his suicide attempt and previously faced a similar incident in Cleveland last April regarding inappropriate fan comments.
- Boston manager Alex Cora said he "didn't witness the incident," while Duran was previously suspended two games by the Red Sox and MLB in 2024 for directing an anti-gay slur at a fan.
- Individuals struggling with mental health can access the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988 for confidential support as fan-athlete interactions remain persistent in professional baseball.
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Red Sox’s Jarren Duran says fan’s taunt triggered his response
The Minnesota Twins and Major League Baseball are investigating Jarren Duran's allegation that a fan he pointed his middle finger at during a game had told the Boston Red Sox outfielder to kill himself.
MLB and Twins are investigating Jarren Duran's allegation that a fan told him to kill himself
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins and Major League Baseball are investigating Jarren Duran's allegation that a fan he pointed his middle finger at during a game had told the Boston Red Sox outfielder to kill himself.
Boston Outfielder Jarren Duran Had A Pretty Good Reason For Flipping Off A Fan During Tuesday's Game
Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran is in hot water again for a negative interaction with a fan. During Tuesday night’s game between the Red Sox and the Minnesota Twins at Target Field, Duran flipped off a fan after grounding out in the top of the fifth inning. After the game, Jarren Duran explained why he did it. “Somebody told me to kill myself,” he said. “I’m used to it at this point. S— happens. I’m going to flip somebody off if they say …
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