Jared Young was carted off the field in the top of the sixth inning after a brutal collision with his own pitcher, Nolan McLean, leaving the New York Mets with zero immediate updates on their first baseman’s condition.
A Nightmare Play at First Base
The whole thing went down in a flash. McLean was chasing a groundball to first base when he inadvertently kneed Young right in the head. Just like that, a routine play turned into a gut-wrenching scene on September 18, 2026. Young immediately went down, laying in the infield dirt for several agonizing minutes.
His teammates rushed over, forming a tight circle around him. Even the Phillies, waiting quietly in their dugout, seemed to hold their breath. Interim manager Andy Green and the Mets training staff were right there, attending to Young for what felt like an eternity.
The Small Sign of Relief Amidst Uncertainty
It was a truly scary sight, but there was a flicker of good news. Young was conscious and moving as he was carried off the field. As the cart rolled through the outfield, he even managed to lift an arm and give the crowd a thumbs-up. That quick gesture, captured by SNY and shared widely, was a small comfort, but it does not tell us anything about the actual extent of the injury.
The Mets have not released any immediate update on Young’s condition. Everyone is just waiting, hoping for good news after such a terrifying moment. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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