Mets Player Jared Young Suffered Concussion After Collision
New York outfielder Jared Young was carted off the field following a collision with teammate Nolan McLean.
Updated on Sept. 18, 2026 in Baseball
New York Mets player Jared Young was carted off the field after sustaining concussion symptoms during a sixth-inning collision. A subsequent hospital CT scan returned negative results, and Young retained full use of his extremities.
Why it matters
The incident forced a mid-game substitution for the Mets, as Young remained motionless after his head struck Nolan McLean's knee while chasing a ground ball.
Jared Young entered the game with a .266 batting average, 9 home runs, and 39 RBIs across 103 games played this season. Nolan McLean threw 82 pitches before being removed from the 3-0 game.
The players
Jared Young
The 31-year-old outfielder for the New York Mets has played 103 games during the current season.
Nolan McLean
A pitcher for the New York Mets who was involved in the on-field collision during the sixth inning.
Andy Green
The manager of the New York Mets who oversaw the decision to remove Nolan McLean from the game.
The details
Nolan McLean's knee hit Young in the head during a pursuit of a ground ball, causing Young to fall face first to the ground. While McLean finished the sixth inning, manager Andy Green removed him from the game before the start of the seventh.
Timeline
September 17, 2026: Jared Young collided with Nolan McLean during a game.
May 25, 2026: Date of Nolan McLean's previous lowest pitch count.
Season Trajectory
The sudden loss of a key roster piece like Jared Young disrupts the Mets' lineup stability as they navigate the final stretch of the season. This injury forces the team to rely on bench depth, potentially altering the competitive balance in the division race.
The removal of Jared Young from the lineup leaves a vacancy for the outfield rotation that will require immediate roster adjustments. Fantasy managers should prepare for potential injury-list placements that will influence playing time distribution for the remainder of the season.
The takeaway
Sudden injuries represent one of the most volatile variables for team performance in the final weeks of the season. Maintaining depth and flexibility remains the primary defense for managers against the unpredictability of on-field collisions.
Further reading
For more on the team's roster moves, visit the Baseball section.
