Mets’ Jared Young Hospitalized After Collision
Mets’ Jared Young Hospitalized After Collision
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The play occurred with two outs in the sixth inning after Phillies center fielder Justin Crawford hit a dribbler near first base; McLean initially missed the ball before Young attempted a diving stop.
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Young was eventually attended to by emergency medical technicians in addition to the Mets’ training staff before being removed from the field.
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The collision involved McLean’s right knee striking Young’s head, according to the Newsday account.
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At the time of the reports, Young had not yet undergone imaging, leaving the severity of the injury undetermined.
Mets first baseman Jared Young was stretchered off the field Thursday night after a collision with pitcher Nolan McLean left him unconscious near first base. CNN reported that McLean's knee struck Young's head as both players chased a slow ground ball during the sixth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies. Young remained conscious, was fitted with a neck brace, and gave a thumbs-up to the Citi Field crowd before being transported to a hospital for evaluation.
The Mets confirmed Young had feeling in his extremities, but no diagnosis was immediately available Reuters. Reuters noted that imaging had not yet been completed. Pitcher Nolan McLean stayed in the game, while Mark Vientos replaced Young at first base.
How the Collision Happened on a Dribbler
The collision occurred in the sixth inning after Philadelphia's Justin Crawford hit a slow ground ball near first base. Pitcher Nolan McLean initially missed the ball. Young then dove to make a stop, but McLean's right knee struck Young's head during the attempt, according to CNN.
Medical Response and Young's Status on Field
Emergency medical technicians and the Mets' training staff rushed to Young's aid. He lay on the ground for several minutes before being placed in a neck brace. Despite the serious nature of the impact, Young remained conscious and signaled to fans with a thumbs-up as he was removed from the field on a stretcher.
Reuters reported that Young had sensation in his extremities, which was a positive sign. However, he had not undergone imaging at the time of reporting, leaving doctors unable to assess the injury's full severity.
Mets Continue Game Without Starting First Baseman
Mark Vientos moved to first base to replace Young for the remainder of the game against Philadelphia. Pitcher McLean remained in the game after the collision. The Mets did not immediately release a prognosis or timeline for Young's potential return.
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