Jared Young's collision at Citi Field
New York Mets first baseman Jared Young was carted off on a stretcher Thursday night after a frightening collision with teammate and starting pitcher Nolan McLean during a home game against the Phillies. In the top of the sixth inning, both players converged on a slow roller hit up the first-base line by Philadelphia's Justin Crawford; as Young dove for the ball, McLean's knee struck the side of his head while trying to jump over him, leaving Young face-down and motionless. Medical staff stabilized his neck and evaluated him on the field before he was taken off on a stretcher, giving fans a thumbs-up as he left to a supportive ovation; Mark Vientos replaced him at first base. The Mets had not released an official medical update as of Thursday night, with further details expected after hospital evaluation and concussion testing.
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18 September 2026
- Jared Young lies motionless after teammate's knee slams into his head at Citi Field Fox News
- Mets’ Jared Young carted off field and taken to hospital after collision with teammate Nolan McLean CNN
- Brutal MLB collision leaves New York Mets first baseman motionless on the field Fox News
- Mets’ Jared Young has concussion symptoms, CT scan negative after scary collision with Nolan McLean CNN
- Mets' Jared Young has concussion symptoms, CT scan negative after scary collision with Nolan McLean AP