Jared Young made a significant return to Major League Baseball on Tuesday, hitting a two-run homer for the New York Mets after a 613-day wait for another major league home run. The 29-year-old, called up from the minors, contributed to the Mets’ 6-4 victory over the Chicago White Sox by hitting a two-run shot in the first inning and a double that set up another run in the third. Young's recent performance pleased both teammates and management, who commend his strong batting and presence on the team after his time in South Korea and the minor leagues.
"Felt that long, yeah. It's the best league in the world, so you've got to play your best to be here and have success here. But I'm glad to be back, and that one felt good."
"He looked great. He's been having really good at-bats and I felt like tonight you really got to see what he's able to do."
"Look, he's getting an opportunity. He's back in the big leagues after a lot of grinding. Whether it's minor leagues, up and down, going overseas, he's getting an opportunity back here in the States."
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