Nolan McLean and Jared Young collide at first base as Young lays motionless on the dirt.

The New York Mets-Philadelphia Phillies series opener took a scary turn in the sixth inning.

On Thursday, Mets first baseman Jared Young had to be removed on a stretcher after colliding with starting pitcher Nolan McLean.

Jared Young is removed on a stretcher with teammates around him watching
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Mets first baseman Jared Young was taken off the field in a stretcher in their series opener against the PhilliesCredit: MLB on FOX

The incident occured in the top of the sixth inning, when Phillies outfielder Justin Crawford hit a slow groundball towards first base.

Jared Young stretchered off after scary collision

Both Young and McLean went to field the ball, but miscommunicated. McLean's knee crashed into the side of Young's head.

The 31-year-old lay motionless on the ground for several minutes, face in the dirt of Citi Field's infield and trainers quickly came out.

The game was a national broadcast on FOX, and their cameras panned to both teams in states of shock.

In particular, the Mets infield and McLean gathered around Young as trainers continued to work on him.

FOX's sideline reporter, Ken Rosenthal, shared what he saw from his vantage point.

"Obviously a terrible scene here," Ken Rosenthal said.

"But it appears he is speaking. It appears he's got movement on his limbs. You can see right there."

"They're going to carry him off and take him off on a cart, hopefully, Jared Young is okay."

By the time he was put on a stretcher, Young had a standing ovation from fans and both teams, and gave a thumbs up in recognition.

Jared Young and Nolan McLean collide on a routine ground ball
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McLean and Young went for the same ball, and the pitcher's knee struck Young's headCredit: MLB on FOX
Jared Young lies motionless on the field after a collision with Nolan McLean
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Young lay motionless on the field for minutes as trainers quickly rushed out to himCredit: MLB on FOX
Phillies and Mets players take a knee around Jared Young after his collision
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Both Phillies and Mets players gathered around Young clearly emotionalCredit: X / pbandjcomedy

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Young was taken to a local hospital, where a CT scan came back negative.

Mets Interim manager Andy Green said although Young was exhibiting concussion symptoms in the hospital Thursday evening, he had full use of his extremities.

“That was a terrifying moment on a baseball field,” added interim manager Andy Green.

“Thankful he is showing really good signs right now and doing well at the hospital, and thankful for the paramedics and everybody that came onto the field so quickly to take care of him.”

Jared Young 29 of the New York Mets hits a sacrifice fly in the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Citi Field on September 15, 2026 in New York City.
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Young has been a pleasant surprise for the Mets this season, but his campaign is likely overCredit: Getty

"It was scary to sit there and just know that he wasn’t with us in that moment. He was just somewhere else," Francisco Lindor said.

"He’s been a big part of our team this whole year, probably one of the better hitters on our team. I can only imagine what he’s going through right now -- his family, as well.”

McLean requested not to speak to the media due to his emotional state.

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