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Brutal MLB collision leaves New York Mets first baseman Jared Young motionless on the field

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Avila, A. (2026, September 18). Brutal MLB collision leaves New York Mets first baseman Jared Young motionless on the field. Fox News. https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/brutal-mlb-collision-leaves-new-york-mets-first-baseman-jared-young-motionless-field

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During a game between the New York Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field, Mets first baseman Jared Young was seriously injured after colliding with teammate Nolan McLean in the top of the sixth inning. The collision occurred when both players attempted to field a slow roller hit by Justin Crawford; McLean's knee struck Young's head, causing him to fall motionless on the ground. Medical staff treated Young before he was carted off the field, though he briefly gave fans a thumbs-up as he left. The Mets have not yet provided an official update on his condition but are expected to do so after further medical evaluations.

Written by AI on 2026-09-18, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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On Thursday night, Mets first baseman Jared Young was injured during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies when he collided with pitcher Nolan McLean while both were trying to field a slow roller hit by Justin Crawford. The collision occurred in the top of the sixth inning, causing Young to fall motionless on the ground for several minutes before being carted off on a stretcher and taken to a hospital. Initial CT scan results were negative, but Young was diagnosed with concussion symptoms and full use of his extremities. As a result of this injury, Young will miss the remainder of the 2023 season due to ongoing health concerns including headaches and memory loss. The incident led to an 85-68 record for the Phillies, tying them with the Chicago Cubs for the top NL wild card spot.

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