Mets have positive update on Jared Young after ‘scary collision’

A terrifying incident unfolded during Thursday night's game between the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field. First baseman Jared Young suffered a knee injury to his head from teammate Nolan McLean during the top of the sixth inning. As Young tried to dive for a ball while keeping a foot on the base, McLean ran into him, kneeing him in the face after Young had already grasped the baseball. The first baseman immediately went limp and facedown on the infield dirt, appearing to be out cold for a moment.

Young was soon taken off the field on a stretcher and transported to the hospital. Manager Andy Green provided a positive update on Young's condition, revealing that a CT scan came back negative, indicating no serious injuries. However, Young was still experiencing concussion symptoms. Green expressed concern, stating, "It was really scary.

He’s since gotten to the hospital. He’s had a CT scan. Results have come back negative. So in that sense it’s very positive. He’s still experiencing real concussion symptoms right now, but has full use of his extremities and it feels at this point in time that we’ve avoided the scariest outcomes."

Young, 31, is in his second season with the Mets, having started 82 games this season and hitting nine home runs and 17 doubles. The incident left both teams concerned, with Bryce Harper sending prayers to Young and his family during an on-field postgame interview.