Jared Young to Undergo Knee Surgery, Sidelines Mets Star for 6-8 Weeks

The New York Mets will be without outfielder Jared Young after he was placed on the injured list Wednesday. Team officials revealed a left-knee meniscus tear that requires surgery later this week.

Injury details and timetable

The club announced Jared Young to Undergo Knee Surgery, Sidelines Mets Star for 6-8 Weeks. The procedure is scheduled for Thursday. Recovery is expected to keep him out roughly six to eight weeks.

Young becomes the third Mets outfielder sidelined by injury this spring. Mike Tauchman had meniscus surgery in spring training. Juan Soto remains on the injured list with a right calf strain.

Roster moves and lineup changes

The Mets recalled MJ Melendez from Triple-A Syracuse to take Young’s roster spot. Melendez went 2-for-4 with an RBI double in Wednesday’s 8-2 loss to the Dodgers.

Tommy Pham was added to the major league roster on Monday after signing a minor league deal. With Jorge Polanco dealing with right Achilles bursitis, Melendez served as DH and Pham played left field.

Context and player notes

Young had seen time at first base and provided a left-handed bat off the bench. In 23 plate appearances he posted a .350/.391/.450 slash line.

Manager Carlos Mendoza said Young had earned playing opportunities and quality at-bats before the injury. Mendoza added that other players will need to step up in his absence.

Additional roster developments

• Juan Soto continued a running progression and took at-bats against minor league pitching at Citi Field.
• The organization aims to have Soto back during the next homestand; he last played April 3.
• Luis García was released after being designated for assignment last weekend.

Bullpen and offensive struggles

Right-hander Huascar Brazobán had not allowed an earned run over 11 multi-inning appearances entering Wednesday. He carried a scoreless streak of 8 1/3 innings this season.

The Mets’ offense has struggled during a recent stretch. Across seven losses before Wednesday, the lineup hit .178/.211/.258 and was outscored 36-10. Six of those runs came in a single game at Citi Field against Oakland.

Filmogaz.com will monitor roster updates and injury reports as the Mets adjust to this latest setback.