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Goes on minor-league IL Triple-A Syracuse placed Young on its 7-day injured list Thursday due to an unspecified issue.

Impact Young wasn't known to be dealing with an injury when the Mets optioned to minor-league camp March 9, but the 29-year-old first baseman looks like he'll have to wait a bit to make his Syracuse debut while he tends to an undisclosed ailment. After being granted his release from the Cardinals organization in the middle of the 2024 season, Young finished out the campaign in the Korea Baseball Organization with the Doosan Bears, producing a 1.080 OPS over 169 plate appearances.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Sent out of MLB camp The Mets optioned Young to Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday.

Impact Young joined the Mets on a big-league deal over the winter after he split the 2024 season between Triple-A Memphis in the Cardinals organization and the Korea Baseball Organization's Doosan Bears. Though Young produced at a high level with both clubs in 2024, he struggled in his brief exposure to MLB pitching during his time with the Cubs in 2022 and 2023, slashing .210/.290/.435 with a 29 percent strikeout rate over 69 plate appearances. The 29-year-old has some experience in the corner outfield and at third base, but since he profiles best defensively at first base, he may not be in line for an extended stay in the big leagues with the Mets in 2025 unless Pete Alonso misses time with an injury.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Nets MLB deal from Mets The Mets signed Young to a one-year contract Monday.

Impact Young split the 2024 season between Triple-A Memphis in the Cardinals organization and with the Doosan Bears of the Korea Baseball Organization, posting a .917 OPS at the former and a 1.080 OPS at the latter. The Mets have very little in the way of depth at first base right now, but Young is nonetheless likely to begin 2025 at Triple-A Syracuse.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to Korea The Cardinals transferred Young to the Doosan Bears of the Korea Baseball Organization in exchange for cash considerations.

Impact Young was removed from St. Louis' 40-man roster just before Opening Day and now is headed overseas to continue his career. The 29-year-old had been at Triple-A Memphis, where he slashed .285/.411/.506 with 11 homers over 74 games.

JULY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals acquire RHP Riley O'Brien, INF/OF Jared Young May 7, 2022; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Riley O’Brien (61) walks off the field after pitching in the ninth in...

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Recalled, starting Sunday Young was recalled from the Arizona Complex League and is starting at first base Sunday against the Brewers.

Impact The 28-year-old was just demoted Wednesday but will quickly rejoin the big club with Nico Hoerner (knee) ending the season on the injured list. Young has played in 15 major-league games this season and has a .792 OPS with two homers, two steals and eight RBI in 43 plate appearances.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to minors Young was optioned to the Arizona Complex League on Wednesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact The 28-year-old was called up from Iowa on Sept. 19 and appeared in two games during his week in the big leagues, going 2-for-4 with a triple, a home run and three RBI. Young has a .792 OPS in 43 MLB plate appearances this season but was unable to keep his spot on the roster with Jeimer Candelario (back) returning from the injured list.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in win Friday Young went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Friday's win over the Rockies.

Impact Making his first start for the Cubs since July, Young delivered a critical home run to help the team in their pursuit of a playoff spot. The 28-year-old has only appeared in 15 contests this year and has provided two long balls along with eight RBI. Young remains off the fantasy radar, though he may see another start or two down the stretch depending on matchups, as he does offer the lineup an additional left-handed bat.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets start at DH Young is starting at designated hitter and batting seventh in Friday's game versus the Rockies.

Impact It will be Young's first start since he was recalled Tuesday, although he did have an RBI triple off the bench that day. Regular DH Christopher Morel will begin this one on the bench.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Iowa Young was recalled from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Young will give the Cubs an extra option on the infield as Nick Madrigal heads to the 10-day injured list because of a right hamstring strain. Young, 28, has slashed just .171/.256/.371 across 39 major-league plate appearances this year.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to minors Young was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Young will be the player to make way as Dansby Swanson (heel) returns from the injured list. Young didn't accomplish much in 13 games since his late-June promotion, hitting .171/.256/.371.

JULY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting again Wednesday Young is out of the lineup again Wednesday versus the Nationals.

Impact Young is slashing just .171/.256/.371 through 39 major-league plate appearances this season and hasn't started a game for the Cubs since last Friday. The 28-year-old first baseman and corner outfielder could be on the verge of a demotion.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting versus lefty Young is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Nationals.

Impact Trey Mancini will play first base and Yan Gomes will serve as the Cubs' designated hitter versus the Nats and left-hander Patrick Corbin. Young, who also sat out of Monday's series opener, has slashed just .176/.263/.382 through 38 major-league plate appearances this year.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench versus southpaw Young will sit Monday against the Nationals, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact With left-hander MacKenzie Gore on the mound Monday, Young will head to the bench. Righty bat Trey Mancini will take over at first base and bat seventh in the series opener with Washington.

JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits versus lefty Young isn't in the Cubs' lineup Saturday against Boston.

Impact With left-hander James Paxton starting on the mound Saturday for the Red Sox, the lefty-hitting Young will stay put in Chicago's dugout to begin the game. Trey Mancini will fill in at first base and bat fifth.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Young is starting at first base and batting seventh in Sunday's game against the Yankees.

Impact Young sat out the last two games but will return to the lineup Sunday to face Domingo German. Young has been slumping, going just 1-for-17 over his last six appearances, so he could fall out of favor at first with Trey Mancini taking on a larger role. Mancini is on the bench Sunday, however.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains on bench Young will sit for the second straight game Saturday against the Yankees.

Impact Young immediately stepped into the large side of a platoon with Trey Mancini at first base after getting called up in late June, but his off day here comes against a righty in Gerrit Cole. Young has gone 1-for-17 at the plate in his last six games after going 4-for-9 with three extra-base hits in his first three appearances, so he could continue to cede time to Mancini going forward.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Breather Friday Young is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the Yankees.

Impact Young will take a seat as the Cubs face off with left-hander Carlos Rodon on Friday. Righty bat Trey Mancini will replace him at first base and bat sixth in the series opener with New York.

JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Another start at first base Young is starting at first base and batting eight Friday versus the Guardians.

Impact With Cody Bellinger back in center field, Young has now made two straight starts at first base and three straight overall. The 27-year-old has a homer and a triple in his first two contests with the big club in 2023 following a 1.030 OPS and 13 dingers at Triple-A Iowa. The left-handed hitting Young could be the preferred option at first base versus righties for the time being, with Trey Mancini playing there against lefties.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits first MLB home run Young went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Wednesday's loss to the Phillies.

Impact Young started at DH and was eventually lifted for a pinch hitter, but not before he connected for his first MLB home run in the third inning against Aaron Nola. Young appeared in six games for the Cubs last season and Wednesday marked his 2023 debut. The 27-year-old looks mostly like organizational depth, though Chicago could give him some extended run at first base and DH if he's able to produce.

JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Selected from Iowa The Cubs selected Young from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Young has been outstanding in Triple-A this season, slashing .333/.431/.619 with 13 homers and 45 RBI through 205 plate appearances. He's recorded a hit in all but three of his games since the start of June and will now look to carry his momentum into the majors. With the Cubs searching for answers at first base, it's possible Young sees a good amount of playing time early on.

JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 14, 2023

World Baseball Classic highlights: United States routs Canada, 12-1

Canada's Jared Young crushes a home run to right field to trim deficit to 9-1

MARCH 14, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Outrighted to Triple-A Young cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact Young appeared in just six games for the Cubs at the tail-end of last season, recording five hits and three walks over 22 plate appearances. Most of his time was spent in Triple-A, where he slashed .228/.309/.415 over 455 plate appearances. Whether or not he will return to the Cubs' 40-man roster will likely depend on if he can improve on those numbers in 2023.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Young was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact After getting called up earlier this month, Young will return to the minors as Willson Contreras (ankle) and Seiya Suzuki (paternity) return to the active roster. Young went 5-for-19 at the plate and put up a respectable .732 OPS during his short time in Chicago.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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World Baseball Classic highlights: United States routs Canada, 12-1

Canada's Jared Young crushes a home run to right field to trim deficit to 9-1