It's a big day for the New York Mets organization as utility man Jared Young takes a major step in his comeback trail. After undergoing surgery for a torn meniscus in his left knee back in mid-April, Young is finally making his long-awaited return to the diamond—and he's starting his rehab assignment with Single-A St. Lucie.

Slotted into the second spot in the lineup and serving as the designated hitter, Young's return is more than just a routine rehab start. Before his injury, the 30-year-old was turning heads in Queens with a blistering start to the season. Through 20 at-bats, he posted an eye-popping .350/.391/.450 slash line, tallying two doubles and two RBIs. His versatility was on full display too, as he logged time at first base, left field, and right field.

With the Mets' offense searching for consistency early in the year, Young had been carving out an increasingly important role. And it wasn't just his bat that stood out—he also made several highlight-reel catches in the outfield, quickly becoming a fan favorite for his hustle and defensive instincts.

Now, as he works his way back to full strength, all eyes will be on St. Lucie. If this first step goes smoothly, Mets fans could see Young back in the big leagues sooner rather than later—bringing that hot bat and versatile glove right when the team needs it most.