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Status Report: Jared Young Injury Update Following Scary Collision
Mets first baseman Jared Young avoided serious structural damage following a terrifying on-field collision with Nolan McLean. MetsXMFanZone breaks down the medical update, the concussion protocol, and what happens next.
There are moments during a baseball season that immediately make you forget about the score, the standings, and the game itself. We had one of those terrifying moments last night at Citi Field.
During Thursday's 3-0 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, Mets first baseman Jared Young suffered a frightening head injury following an on-field collision with teammate Nolan McLean. Young had to be carted off the field on a stretcher and was quickly transported to a local hospital for evaluation.
Here is the latest status report on Jared Young, how the injury happened, and what the Mets' plan is moving forward.The Collision at First Base
The incident occurred in the top of the sixth inning with two outs. Phillies outfielder Justin Crawford hit a dribbler down the first-base line. As Young bent down to field the ball, McLean sprinted off the mound to cover the bag. In a fast-moving, unavoidable accident,
McLean's knee collided directly with Young’s head. Young was knocked unconscious and remained down on the dirt for an extended period of time. Francisco Lindor noted how scary the moment was for the entire team, praising the medical and training staff for their swift response. Fortunately, before being loaded onto the medical cart, Young regained consciousness and gave the Citi Field crowd a thumbs-up as he was wheeled off. Mark Vientos subsequently took over at first base for the remainder of the night.
The Medical Update: Avoiding the Worst
Late last night, Mets manger Andy Green delivered a much-needed sigh of relief for the fanbase. While the collision was brutal, Young avoided the scariest potential outcomes. Green confirmed that Young had feeling in all of his extremities. Furthermore, a CT scan performed at the hospital came back negative, revealing no structural damage. However, Young was diagnosed with concussion symptoms stemming from the blow to the head.
What Happens Next?
Moving forward, Young’s timeline to return will be strictly dictated by Major League Baseball’s concussion protocol. He will not be cleared to take the field again until he is completely free of symptoms. From a baseball perspective, this is a tough break for a guy who has been one of the genuine bright spots in the lineup this year, hitting .266 with nine home runs through 103 games. But given that the Mets are sitting at 69-83 and out of the National League East playoff picture, there is absolutely zero reason to rush him back.
The health of the player is the only priority right now. The organization will monitor him closely over the coming days, but we should all just be thankful that he avoided a much more severe injury. We’ll keep you updated here at MetsXMFanZone as soon as he hits the next milestone in his recovery.