# 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.
- Title: Mets recall electric reliever Yan after viral celebrations
- Summary: Mets bring back Jefry Yan, whose viral spring training celebrations sparked fan debates but impressed interim manager. Yan's unique mound celebration, used…
- Keywords: jefry yan, mets, new york, nfl, mlb, colorado rockies, triple a, citi field, roster shuffle, reliever, mlb debut, strikeout potential
- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/sports/mlb/mets-bring-back-controversial-electric-reliever-in-big-roster-shuffle-12453007
- Author: Aaron Coloma
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: jefry yan, mets, new york, nfl, mlb, colorado rockies, triple a, citi field, roster shuffle, reliever, mlb debut, strikeout potential
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Yan's unique mound celebration, used since NPB, has drawn mixed reactions but interim manager Andy Green sees it as fun and non-threatening.