Matt Allan, a New York Mets prospect, made his long-awaited return to the mound on Sunday after a six-year hiatus due to injuries and the pandemic. The 24-year-old right-hander, who had not pitched since 2019, threw 2 2/3 scoreless innings for Class A St. Lucie, striking out five batters and reaching speeds of 95-97 mph with his fastball. His journey back has been filled with adversity, including three major surgeries—two Tommy John surgeries and a nerve surgery—but his perseverance has paid off. Allan’s remarkable comeback is a testament to his resilience and talent, reaffirming why the Mets drafted him in 2019.
Matt Allan, a New York Mets prospect, made his long-awaited return to the mound on Sunday after a six-year hiatus due to injuries and the pandemic. The 24-year-old right-hander, who had not pitched since 2019, threw 2 2/3 scoreless innings for Class A St. Lucie, striking out five batters and reaching speeds of 95-97 mph with his fastball. His journey back has been filled with adversity, including three major surgeries—two Tommy John surgeries and a nerve surgery—but his perseverance has paid off. Allan’s remarkable comeback is a testament to his resilience and talent, reaffirming why the Mets drafted him in 2019.
Matt Allan, a New York Mets prospect, made his long-awaited return to the mound on Sunday after a six-year hiatus due to injuries and the pandemic. The 24-year-old right-hander, who had not pitched since 2019, threw 2 2/3 scoreless innings for Class A St. Lucie, striking out five batters and reaching speeds of 95-97 mph with his fastball. His journey back has been filled with adversity, including three major surgeries—two Tommy John surgeries and a nerve surgery—but his perseverance has paid off. Allan’s remarkable comeback is a testament to his resilience and talent, reaffirming why the Mets drafted him in 2019.
