Red Sox Outfielder Duran Gestures Obscenely at Fan

Incident occurred during Boston's loss to Minnesota Twins at Target Field

Apr. 15, 2026 at 4:41am

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Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran directed an obscene gesture toward a fan at Target Field as he returned to the dugout after a fifth-inning groundout in Boston's 6-0 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night.

Why it matters

Player-fan interactions are closely watched in professional sports, and any inappropriate gestures or behavior from players can draw scrutiny and potential disciplinary action from the league.

The details

Duran, who was 0-for-3 at the plate in the game, was seen making the obscene gesture as he walked back to the dugout following his fifth-inning at-bat. The incident occurred in front of the crowd at Target Field in Minneapolis.

  • The incident happened during the fifth inning of the Red Sox-Twins game on Tuesday, April 15, 2026.

The players

Jarren Duran

A 25-year-old outfielder for the Boston Red Sox.

Minnesota Twins

The professional baseball team that was playing the Red Sox at Target Field in Minneapolis.

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What they’re saying

“We're looking into the matter and will handle it internally.”

— Red Sox spokesperson

What’s next

The Red Sox organization has stated they will investigate the incident and handle any disciplinary action internally.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing challenge of maintaining professionalism and sportsmanship between players and fans at sporting events, and the need for both sides to show mutual respect.