Amid an investigation by MLB, Houston Astros' reliever Hector Neris denied having used an anti-gay slur towards Julio Rodriguez during a game against the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic.
Neris also said that he has complied with MLB and has spoken to people regarding the investigation. He doesn't believe any punishment should be sent his way.
"That did not happen and any suggestion to the contrary is wrong," he said in a statement following the initial allegations. "My mother raised me to love and respect people for who they are and that is how I live my life.