From Newsweek · Aaron Coloma · · 50s
Mets recall electric reliever Yan after viral celebrations
Mets bring back Jefry Yan, whose viral spring training celebrations sparked fan debates but impressed interim manager.
In brief
Mets bring back Jefry Yan, whose viral spring training celebrations sparked fan debates but impressed interim manager. Yan's unique mound celebration, used since NPB, has drawn mixed reactions but interim manager Andy Green sees it as fun and non-threatening. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Mets recall Yan
Mets recalled left-handed reliever Jefry Yan from Triple-A in a four-man roster shuffle on Wednesday.
Viral celebrations
Yan went viral for his eccentric mid-game celebrations during 2025 spring training with the Colorado Rockies.
Celebration origin
Yan started his celebration during his 2024 season in NPB, where he played for the Japanese baseball league.
Manager's view
Interim manager Andy Green says fans have accepted Yan as a fun, non-threatening personality on the field.
“People have accepted largely that this is just a good-natured human who’s enjoying being on the field playing baseball”
Performance stats
Yan pitched 12.2 innings with 17 strikeouts in his 13-game MLB debut, posting a 5.68 ERA.
The essence
Yan's unique mound celebration, used since NPB, has drawn mixed reactions but interim manager Andy Green sees it as fun and non-threatening.
