Middle finger to fan was over mental-health heckle
Boston.com • • sports
Key Points:
- During the Red Sox's 6-0 loss to the Twins, outfielder Jarren Duran was caught on camera flipping off a fan after grounding out, reacting to heckling about his mental health struggles.
- Duran revealed the fan told him to "kill myself," which triggered his response, acknowledging that such comments are hurtful but something he feels he must endure.
- Duran has been open about his mental health challenges, including a suicide attempt during the 2022 season, which has unfortunately led to hostile interactions with fans at multiple games.
- He admitted he rarely shares these incidents with teammates or staff, focusing instead on the team's performance and trying to handle the abuse privately.
- Previous incidents include a fan ejection after taunting Duran about his suicide attempt during a game against the Cleveland Guardians, highlighting ongoing challenges he faces from fan behavior.
