Talk about a gut punch. Mets first baseman Jared Young went down hard Thursday night against the Phillies, left motionless on the infield dirt after a terrifying collision with his own teammate.
The Play That Silenced Citi Field
You wanna talk about a play gone wrong? This wasn’t some routine grounder. In the top of the sixth, Justin Crawford ripped a ball toward first. Mets pitcher Nolan McLean sprinted over, trying to snag it, but couldn’t quite get there. Young, meanwhile, was busting his tail, diving for the ball while keeping a foot on the base. That’s when it went sideways. McLean, moving at full speed, crashed directly into Young, his knee slamming into Young’s face just as Young secured the baseball. The dude immediately went limp, facedown in the infield dirt. It was a brutal, terrifying scene at Citi Field, absolutely silencing the crowd. He was out cold for a moment, and eventually, they had to cart him off on a stretcher. But credit where it’s due, even in that moment, Young managed a thumbs up to the fans as they wheeled him off to the hospital. Man, that takes serious grit.
Relief, But the Battle Isn’t Over
After the game, manager Andy Green delivered an update, and while there was good news, you could tell he was still shaken. “It was really scary,” Green said. The biggest relief? Young’s CT scan at the hospital came back negative. And even better, he’s got full use of his extremities. So, in that critical sense, we avoided the absolute worst-case scenario. That’s huge, right? But here’s the kicker, the part that keeps everyone on edge: Green also confirmed Young is still experiencing “real concussion symptoms.” So while we dodged a bullet with the CT, the battle for his health is far from over. Green made it clear it “took him a while to come to” on the field. Even Bryce Harper, in his postgame interview, stopped to send prayers to Young and his family before he even answered any baseball questions. That tells you everything about how serious this collision truly was. Young, 31, is in his second year with the Mets, putting up solid numbers with 9 home runs and 17 doubles in 82 starts this season. He’s a key part of their lineup.
This isn’t just a bump or a bruise that you shake off. Young’s recovery from those “real concussion symptoms” is the absolute priority now, more than any stats or standings. Everyone in baseball, not just the Mets faithful, will be watching closely for more updates on his condition. Here’s hoping he’s back on the field, healthy and crushing dingers again soon for the Mets. Get well soon, Young!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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