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

Mets Jared Young Has Concussion Symptoms After On-Field Collision

Healfromzero.com – Mets Jared Young has concussion symptoms after a frightening collision with pitcher Nolan McLean during New York’s 3-0 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday night. Young was carted off the field in the sixth inning and later taken to a hospital for a CT scan.

Mets manager Andy Green said the scan was negative, while noting that Young was still showing concussion symptoms. The 31-year-old had full use and feeling in his extremities, offering an encouraging update after the alarming play at first base.

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

Collision at First Base Shakes Both Teams

With Philadelphia ahead 1-0, Justin Crawford hit a slow ground ball that brought McLean toward first base to cover the bag. Young moved back toward the base and reached for the ball with his right hand while trying to keep a foot on first.

As Crawford crossed the base, McLean collided with Young. The pitcher’s knee struck Young in the head, and McLean then stumbled over the Mets first baseman. Young fell face first and did not immediately move.

Green and a Mets athletic trainer quickly came onto the field as a cart was brought out. Players from both teams watched anxiously while medical personnel treated Young. Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm dropped to a knee near third base, while Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez appeared to pray.

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

Once Young regained awareness, Green said his first question was, “What happened?” He was immobilized before being placed on the cart, then raised a thumb while being driven behind the left-center-field fence.

Negative CT Scan Brings Encouraging Update

Although Mets Jared Young has concussion symptoms, Green described the negative CT scan as positive news. The club’s immediate focus remains Young’s recovery and continued medical evaluation.

“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 scan does not remove the need for concussion monitoring. Young’s return to baseball activities will depend on his symptoms and the Mets’ medical guidance following the collision.

Young has been a valuable contributor during his first full major league season, batting .266 with nine home runs and 39 RBIs in 103 games. He had already missed six weeks earlier in the season because of a left knee injury.

McLean Affected by the Scary Moment

McLean appeared shaken after the collision, bending forward with his hands on his knees as Young received treatment. He remained in the game long enough to strike out Garrett Stubbs looking and end the sixth inning.

Green later questioned whether McLean should have faced another batter given the emotional weight of the situation. Tobias Myers replaced McLean before the seventh inning.

“Probably should have made a better decision not even letting him get the next hitter,” Green said. “I think the humanity hit him pretty hard right there.”

Green said McLean was willing to continue, but the manager did not believe it was in the pitcher’s best interest after witnessing the injury to his teammate.

FAQ: Jared Young’s Injury Update

What happened to Jared Young?

Young was hit in the head when he collided with Mets pitcher Nolan McLean while both players converged at first base during the sixth inning against Philadelphia.

Did Jared Young’s CT scan show a serious injury?

The Mets said Young’s CT scan was negative. However, he continued to experience concussion symptoms and will need further monitoring.

When could Jared Young return to the Mets?

No return timetable was announced. His availability will depend on how his concussion symptoms progress and on the club’s medical evaluation.