Twins, MLB Investigating Jarren Duran's Suicide Taunt Allegation

Boston Red Sox outfielder says a fan told him to 'kill himself' during game at Target Field

Apr. 15, 2026 at 9:28pm

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The Minnesota Twins and Major League Baseball are investigating an incident where Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran alleged that a fan told him to 'kill himself' during a game at Target Field. Duran made a middle finger gesture towards the fan as he returned to the dugout after a groundout. The Twins and MLB are looking into the matter, with the team stating there is 'no place in our game for conduct like that'.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges professional athletes face with mental health issues and fan behavior. Duran has previously opened up about his own struggles with depression and a suicide attempt, making the fan's alleged comments particularly troubling. The investigation could lead to discipline for the fan and renewed discussions about improving fan conduct and supporting players' mental wellbeing.

The details

Duran made the middle finger gesture as he returned to the dugout after a fifth-inning groundout in Boston's 6-0 loss to Minnesota on Tuesday night. 'Somebody just told me to kill myself. I'm used to it at this point, you know?' Duran said after the game, adding that he 'shouldn't react like that, but that kind of stuff is still kind of triggering.' Duran has previously discussed his battles with severe depression and a suicide attempt in a Netflix documentary.

  • The incident occurred during the fifth inning of the Red Sox-Twins game on Tuesday, April 15, 2026.
  • Duran made the middle finger gesture as he returned to the dugout after a groundout.

The players

Jarren Duran

Boston Red Sox outfielder who alleged a fan told him to 'kill himself' during a game at Target Field.

Dustin Morse

Minnesota Twins senior vice president of communications and public affairs, who stated there is 'no place in our game for conduct like that'.

Alex Cora

Boston Red Sox manager, who said the team has Duran's 'full support' and that if the fan is identified, 'it's probably the last big-league game that that person is going to attend'.

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What they’re saying

“'We were made aware of the situation late last night and are looking into it. There's no place in our game for conduct like that.'”

— Dustin Morse, Minnesota Twins senior vice president of communications and public affairs

“'I know the Twins are all over the case and trying to find out who he was, and hopefully they find the person. And if they find the person, it's probably the last big-league game that that person is going to attend.'”

— Alex Cora, Boston Red Sox manager

“'Somebody just told me to kill myself. I'm used to it at this point, you know? I shouldn't react like that, but that kind of stuff is still kind of triggering.'”

— Jarren Duran

What’s next

The Twins and MLB are continuing their investigation into the incident to determine if any disciplinary action will be taken against the fan.

The takeaway

This troubling incident highlights the ongoing challenges professional athletes face with mental health issues and fan behavior. The investigation could lead to discipline for the fan and renewed discussions about improving fan conduct and supporting players' wellbeing.