Overview
- During the top of the sixth on Thursday, a slow Justin Crawford grounder prompted both Mets first baseman Jared Young and pitcher Nolan McLean to converge at first base and McLean’s knee struck Young in the head.
- Trainers stabilized Young’s neck on the field, placed him on a stretcher and carted him off while he remained conscious and gave a thumbs-up to the crowd.
- The Mets issued a team statement saying Young was transported to a local hospital for further evaluation and that he has feeling in his extremities.
- McLean returned to the mound visibly shaken and Mark Vientos replaced Young at first base after the incident.
- Medical staff will run further exams under concussion and spine precautions and the team’s updates will determine any short-term roster moves or game impacts.