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By revealing their mental health struggles, pro athletes are scoring with fans

  • Written by Dae Hee Kwak, Associate Professor of Sport Management, University of Michigan
imageTeammates check on Boston Red Sox pitcher Chris Martin after he fell to the ground fielding a ball during a game on June 19, 2024.Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images

On June 5, 2024, the Boston Red Sox placed relief pitcher Chris Martin on the 15-day injured list. It wasn’t for a sore shoulder, a tight elbow or a tweaked groin.

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