Mets’ Jared Young has concussion symptoms, CT scan negative after scary collision with Nolan McLean

Mets Jared Young Has Concussion Symptoms After Collision

Activelifezero.com – Mets Jared Young has concussion symptoms after a frightening collision with pitcher Nolan McLean during Thursday night’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Young was taken off the field on a cart and transported to a hospital after McLean’s knee struck his head near first base.

The Phillies led 1-0 at the time of the sixth-inning play and went on to win 3-0. New York manager Andy Green said a CT scan was negative, an encouraging early result, though Young continued to show concussion symptoms.

“It was a terrifying moment on a baseball field,” Green said. “Took him a while to come to. It was a really scary collision.”

How the Collision Happened

The incident began on Justin Crawford’s slow ground ball. McLean ran toward first base after the ball was hit, while Young moved to make the play and tried to stay in contact with the bag.

Young reached with his right hand for the ball as McLean resumed his run. McLean then collided with Young’s head as Crawford crossed first base. Young fell face-first onto the field and remained still for several moments.

Green and a Mets athletic trainer quickly came out of the dugout as players from both teams watched in silence. Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez appeared to pray, while Phillies infielder Alec Bohm knelt near third base.

Francisco Lindor described the fear felt by Young’s teammates while medical personnel attended to him.

“It was scary to sit there and just know that he wasn’t with us in that moment,” Lindor said. “He was just somewhere else.”

After Young regained consciousness, Green said one of his first questions was, “What happened?” Young gave a thumbs-up while being taken away on the cart behind the left-center-field fence.

Negative CT Scan Offers Early Encouragement

The Mets Jared Young concussion update included a negative CT scan and full use of his extremities. Green said those findings were positive, while stressing that the first baseman was still dealing with real concussion symptoms.

“He’s had a CT scan. Results have come back negative,” Green said. “So in that sense it’s very positive. Still experiencing real concussion symptoms right now but has full use of his extremities and feels at this point in time like we’ve avoided the scariest outcomes.”

A negative CT scan does not end the recovery process for a player with concussion symptoms. Young’s availability will depend on his recovery and medical clearance.

The 31-year-old has played in 103 games in his first full major league season, batting .266 with nine home runs and 39 RBIs. He previously missed six weeks this season because of a left knee injury.

McLean Leaves Game After Emotional Moment

McLean appeared shaken after the collision but stayed in long enough to get the final out of the sixth inning, striking out Garrett Stubbs on a called third strike. Green then decided not to send him back out for the seventh inning, with Tobias Myers entering in relief.

“I think the humanity hit him pretty hard right there,” Green said.

The Mets Jared Young concussion situation overshadowed the final score, as concern for Young became the focus for players, coaches and fans after the game.

FAQ

What is the latest update on Jared Young?

Young was taken to a hospital after the collision. His CT scan was negative, but he was experiencing concussion symptoms, according to manager Andy Green.

When could Jared Young return to the Mets?

No return timeline was announced. Any decision on his status will depend on how he recovers and whether he receives medical clearance.