CLEVELAND -- The Boston Red Sox believe they took the proper steps after learning about a anti-gay tweet made by pitcher Matt Dermody two years ago.
Dermody, who was brought up from Triple-A Worcester to make his first major league start in Thursday's game against the Guardians, made the social media post in 2021. It has since been deleted, but captured screenshots continue to circulate.
The Red Sox said they were unaware of Dermody's tweet when the 32-year-old signed with the club in January. Once they learned of it, team officials met with Dermody, who went through mandatory anti-discrimination and harassment training in March.