Jared Young

Jared Young went 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, and no strikeouts in Tuesday’s win.

Fantasy Impact

Young made a loud impact with his first home run and multi-hit performance. While he’s still finding his place in the lineup, this showing may earn him more at-bats. Consider monitoring him in deeper formats or DFS as a value bat if his role grows.

The Mets selected the contract of Jared Young from Triple-A Syracuse.

Fantasy Impact

Young takes the roster spot of Jose Azocar. He'll hold a depth role off the bench for the Mets.

The Mets optioned Young to Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday, per team reports.

Fantasy Impact

Young, 29, landed a big league contract this winter after a strong 2024 split between Triple-A Memphis and the KBO’s Doosan Bears—yet his .210/.290/.435 line and 29% strikeout rate in 69 MLB plate appearances with the Cubs in 2022-23, plus a 1B-heavy profile with corner OF/3B flexibility, keeps him behind Pete Alonso, likely stuck in Triple-A unless injury opens a door. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues can skip him; his path to steady at-bats is narrow.

The Mets signed Jared Young to a one-year contract.

Fantasy Impact

Spent spent part of last season in Triple-A with the Cardinals. He'll add infield depth for the Mets.

Jared Young went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and an RBI in the Cubs' 8-5 loss to the Phillies on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Although it's obviously a small sample size, Young has shown his power potential and could be a player to keep an eye on moving forward.