Jefry Yan’s Long-Awaited Strikeout | New York Mets News

New York Mets News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 6, 2026 · 1m

After a decade of grinding through the minors and even working as a roofer, Mets pitcher Jefry Yan finally got his first major league strikeout — a dramatic swing-and-miss slider against the Guardians. His viral celebration, complete with leaps and grass-slaps, drew boos from the crowd but zeroed in on his joy. Signed by the Angels in 2014, Yan’s journey took him to Japan, Colorado, and finally the Mets at age 29. Interim manager Andy Green called it “impressive,” praising Yan’s clutch moment. This was no fluke — it was the payoff for every late-night pitch, every sacrifice, every step…