New York Mets first baseman Jared Young is carted off the field on a stretcher after a collision with teammate Nolan McLean during a play at first base against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field. Multiple outlets report that Young is taken off after appearing to be struck in the head and that the game pauses briefly as medical staff respond.
Accounts describe the incident occurring while Young is involved in a ground ball play involving Justin Crawford. CBS Sports and several Yahoo Sports reports add that Young gives a thumbs-up during the removal, and the Mets state he has feeling in his extremities. Yahoo Sports–MLB reports Young appears momentarily knocked out. Other outlets focus on the severity of the collision, describing it as a “scary” injury.
While outlets vary in emphasis—some highlight the “knee to the head” detail and momentary unresponsiveness, and others emphasize Young’s thumbs-up and reported circulation/feeling—the overall picture is consistent: Young sustains a serious-looking injury on the field and is transported for evaluation.
