Red Sox's Jarren Duran Makes Gesture Toward Fan Following Comment

During a Major League Baseball game on Tuesday night, Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran made a gesture toward a fan. The incident occurred following a comment from the spectator, which Duran addressed in post-game remarks.

The Incident

The event took place at Target Field in Minneapolis during the fifth inning of a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Minnesota Twins. As Jarren Duran returned to the dugout after grounding out, he made an obscene gesture in the direction of a fan.

The Minnesota Twins went on to win the game by a score of 6-0.

Post-Game Statements

Following the game, Duran explained his actions to reporters. He stated that a fan made a personal comment to him.

"I'm used to it at this point... I'm gonna flip somebody off if they say something to me, but it is what it is. I shouldn't react like that, but that kind of stuff is still kind of triggering."

• Jarren Duran's Account: Duran said the fan told him, "kill myself." He added, "Honestly, it's my fault for talking about my mental health because I kind of brought in the haters. So I've just got to get used to it."
• In several accounts, he noted he was trying not to discuss the matter with his teammates during the game, saying, "I was just trying to hold it in and not really bring that up to the team. I mean, we're trying to win a game. I shouldn't even bring that up to anybody."
• Manager's Response: Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora told reporters he did not witness the incident and had not reviewed any video of it.

Background Context

Duran has publicly discussed his mental health in the past. Last year, he participated in a Netflix series where he detailed previous struggles with severe depression and a suicide attempt.

Crisis Resources

Several of the source articles included information for individuals in crisis, noting that the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline can be reached by calling or texting 988 or visiting 988lifeline.org.