Overview
- Young was knocked unconscious in a collision with teammate Nolan McLean in September, was stretchered off and later diagnosed with a concussion plus neck and ear symptoms.
- He reports steady progress in recovery but has not fully regained his hearing and says he expects to be ready for the start of Spring Training in 2027.
- Initial medical checks reportedly showed no acute structural injury on CT scan, and team doctors placed Young on the concussion injured list, ending his regular season.
- The injury cut short a productive stretch in which Young played 103 games in 2026 and hit .266/.330/.429 with nine home runs and 1.8 bWAR.
- Young’s rise after May knee surgery filled gaps left by injuries to Jorge Polanco and Mark Vientos, and his health status will factor into how the Mets shape first‑base and DH roles this offseason.