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Mets' Jared Young: Nets MLB deal from Mets
The New York Mets signed Jared Young to a one-year contract Monday.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.
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Jared Young: Headed to Korea
The Cardinals transferred Jared Young to the Doosan Bears of the Korea Baseball Organization in exchange for cash considerations.Young was removed from St. Louis' 40-man roster just before Opening Day and is now headed overseas to continue his career. The 29-year-old had spent the entire 2024 season at Triple-A Memphis, with whom he slashed .285/.411/.506 with 11 home runs over 74 games.
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Cardinals' Jared Young: Outrighted to Triple-A
The St. Louis Cardinals outrighted Jared Young to Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday after he cleared waivers, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.The Cardinals needed to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Victor Scott. Young will remain in the organization and should see semi-regular playing time in the corner infield and outfield spots at Memphis.
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Cardinals' Jared Young: Optioned to Memphis
The St. Louis Cardinals optioned Jared Young to Triple-A Memphis on Saturday.Young has slashed .210/.290/.435 across 69 plate appearances in his MLB career, but a .353 OPS during spring training will send him back to the minors for the start of the season. Young found plenty of success with the Cubs' Triple-A affiliate last season, and a return to form at the plate could help him reach the majors again during his first season with the Cardinals.
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Cardinals' Jared Young: Not doing enough to win roster spot
Jared Young has gone 2-for-31 (.065) over 15 Grapefruit League games.Young provides organizational depth at the corner infield and corner outfield spots, but he's yet to get in a groove during spring training. The 28-year-old was claimed off waivers from the Cubs in November. Young's poor hitting in spring will likely mean he begins the year in the minors.
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Cardinals' Jared Young: Claimed by St. Louis
The St. Louis Cardinals claimed Jared Young off waivers from the Cubs on Monday.The Cubs had removed Young from their 40-man roster last week and he'll now join one of their division rivals. The 28-year-old turned in a .310/.417/.577 batting line with 21 home runs over 90 games this season at Triple-A Iowa. He's slashed .210/.290/.435 across 22 contests at the major-league level and can handle the corner infield and outfield spots.
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Cubs' Jared Young: Sent outright to Triple-A
The Chicago Cubs outrighted Jared Young to Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.Young posted a .310/.417/.577 batting line with 21 home runs over 90 games this season at the Triple-A level, but he couldn't quite replicate those numbers in the bigs with a .720 OPS in 16 contests. The 28-year-old is now off the 40-man roster in Chicago.
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Cubs' Jared Young: Recalled, starting Sunday
Jared Young was recalled from the Arizona Complex League and is starting at first base Sunday against the Brewers.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.
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Cubs' Jared Young: Returns to minors
Jared Young was optioned to the Arizona Complex League on Wednesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.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.
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Cubs' Jared Young: Homers in win Friday
Jared Young went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Friday's win over the Rockies.Making his first start for the Chicago Cubs since July, Young delivered a critical home run to help the team in its 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.