New York Mets first baseman Jared Young was carted off the field and transported to a hospital after a jarring sixth-inning collision with teammate Nolan McLean during Thursday night's game against the Philadelphia Phillies, according to ESPN.
The incident occurred when the two players converged on Justin Crawford's slow ground ball. McLean, the Mets' pitcher, accidentally struck Young on the head as both pursued the play, leaving Young down on the field before medical personnel attended to him.
Young was carted off the field and subsequently taken to a hospital for further evaluation. The Mets have not yet released details about his condition or the extent of any injury.
The collision marred an otherwise ordinary defensive sequence and raised immediate concerns among players and fans alike. Such incidents, while rare, underscore the physical risks inherent in the sport, particularly when fielders and pitchers converge on weakly hit balls in the infield.
Further updates on Young's status are expected as the team provides additional information. The Mets have not commented publicly on the severity of the injury or a timeline for his potential return.
