Jared Young was carted off the field Thursday night after taking a terrifying blow to the head during a collision with pitcher Nolan McLean, a scene that had everyone at Citi Field holding their breath. This wasn’t just a bump; this was a serious hit that sent the Mets’ first baseman to the dirt in the top of the sixth inning against the Phillies.
The Scare That Rocked Citi Field
The whole thing went down when Justin Crawford hit a weak grounder to first base. Young and McLean both scrambled for the ball, and that’s when miscommunication led to the worst-case scenario. McLean’s knee slammed into Young’s head, sending him sprawling. From the broadcast, Young appeared to be out cold for a moment, and you just knew it was bad. Medical personnel rushed out, tending to him for an extended period, eventually stabilizing his head and neck before carting him off on a stretcher. He was immediately taken to the hospital for further examination, and the initial report that he had feeling in his extremities was the first glimmer of hope in a really scary situation.
“As Good As Could Be Hoped For” Despite Season-Ending Hit
The good news started to trickle in, and honestly, it’s a miracle. Mets manager Andy Green confirmed that Young “avoided the scariest outcomes.” His CT scan came back negative, and he has full use of his extremities. Now, he’s definitely dealing with “real concussion symptoms,” which is no joke. But by Friday, Green provided an update that Jared Young is doing “as good as expected or could be hoped for.” He’s got the headaches, and some short-term memory loss, but the real kicker? He “has his sense of humor intact.” That’s the kind of fighting spirit you love to hear about after something so brutal.
Sadly, this injury will likely send Young to the seven-day injured list, which means his season is probably over. It’s a tough break for the 31-year-old, who’s been a productive player this year, hitting .266/.330/.429 with 17 doubles, nine home runs, 39 RBI, and 46 runs in 342 plate appearances. He’s been getting regular playing time because Pete Alonso left in free agency and Jorge Polanco, a free-agent signing, spent most of the year on the IL. McLean, the pitcher involved, was understandably “shaken” by the whole thing, and Green even admitted he “probably” shouldn’t have left him in the game to finish the inning.
The Mets’ final game of the season is set for Sunday, September 27. While it’s a huge blow to lose Young, especially after the year he’s had, the main thing is that he’s on the road to recovery and kept his sense of humor. That’s the kind of silver lining you cling to after a scare like this one.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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