Overview
- In the sixth inning Thursday night at Citi Field, Mets pitcher Nolan McLean and first baseman Jared Young converged on a slow grounder and McLean’s knee struck Young in the head, leaving Young motionless and forcing trainers and paramedics to immobilize and cart him off the field.
- Young was taken to a local hospital where a CT scan showed no acute intracranial injury, he had feeling in his extremities, and staff reported he was experiencing clear concussion symptoms before being discharged to recover at home.
- The Mets announced Young will miss the remainder of the season and made immediate roster changes, inserting Mark Vientos in the game and recalling Ronny Mauricio from Triple‑A Syracuse to cover first base.
- McLean appeared visibly shaken after the play, briefly remained to finish the inning, and was replaced before the next inning as the club and teammates focused on Young’s condition rather than assigning blame.
- Young had been enjoying a breakout first full big‑league season at .266/.330/.429 with nine homers in 103 games, and the club says they are optimistic about his long‑term recovery while monitoring concussion protocols and short‑term roster needs.