Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran's encounter with a heckler on Sunday in Cleveland led to the fan's ejection and an apology from the Guardians. Duran described the fan's comments as "inappropriate" and indicated they were about his mental health struggles.

The Cleveland Guardians have identified a fan who "crossed the line" while taunting Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran during Sunday afternoon's game at Progressive Field, the team announced. The fan left the stadium immediately after the incident, but the Guardians are aware of the person's identity, according to Cleveland.com.

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