Amateur career Young graduated from
Saint Andrew's School in
Boca Raton, Florida, in 2012. He attended the
University of Florida, where he played
college baseball for the
Florida Gators.
Toronto Blue Jays The
Toronto Blue Jays selected Young in the eighth round of the
2015 MLB draft. He made his professional debut in 2015 for the Low-A
Vancouver Canadians, posting a 1-1 record and 6.33 ERA with 8 strikeouts in 27 innings pitched. In 2016, Young pitched in 21 games for the
Lansing Lugnuts, recording a 2-1 record and 2.70 ERA with 18 strikeouts in innings pitched. In 2017, Young split 47 appearances between the High-A
Dunedin Blue Jays and the Double-A
New Hampshire Fisher Cats, posting a cumulative 4-1 record and 3.00 ERA with 50 strikeouts and 4 saves in 63.0 innings pitched. The following season, Young returned to New Hampshire, logging a 2-0 record and 4.13 ERA with 48 strikeouts in innings pitched. For the 2019 season, Young made 37 appearances split between New Hampshire and the Triple-A
Buffalo Bisons, pitching to a cumulative 1-2 record and 2.76 ERA with 42 strikeouts in 49 innings pitched.
Cleveland Indians / Guardians On December 12, 2019, the
Cleveland Indians selected Young in the minor league phase of the
Rule 5 draft. Young did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the
COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, Young made 40 appearances for the Triple-A
Columbus Clippers, logging a 2-2 record and 4.47 ERA with 58 strikeouts in innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 7, 2021.
Seattle Mariners On February 9, 2022, Young signed a minor league contract with the
Seattle Mariners organization. He was assigned to the Triple-A
Tacoma Rainiers to begin the 2022 season. The Mariners promoted Young to the major leagues for the first time on May 5, 2022. He made his MLB debut on May 9 in relief against the
Philadelphia Phillies, recording three strikeouts. He made 2 appearances for the Mariners, recording a 7.36 ERA across innings pitched. He was
designated for assignment on August 1.
Atlanta Braves On August 6, 2022, Young was claimed off waivers by the
Atlanta Braves. He made one appearances for Atlanta, throwing scoreless innings against the
New York Mets on August 15. He was designated for assignment the following day. On August 18, he cleared waivers and was sent outright to the
Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers. He made 11 appearances for Gwinnett down the stretch, posting a 3.24 ERA with 17 strikeouts in innings pitched. Young participated in major league spring training activities before the 2023 regular season began, and was assigned to minor league camp in March 2023. On April 8, the Braves selected Young's contract to the active roster. In 8 games out of Atlanta's
bullpen, he logged a 1.08 ERA with 11 strikeouts in innings. On July 18, Young was placed on the full–season injured list with an unspecified injury. The next day, the Braves released Young from the roster. On July 24, Young re-signed with the Braves on a minor league contract. In 16 games for Triple–A Gwinnett, he struggled to a 6.32 ERA with 18 strikeouts across innings pitched. Young elected free agency following the season on November 6.
New York Mets On January 12, 2024, Young signed a minor league contract with the
New York Mets. In 6 games for the Triple–A
Syracuse Mets, he logged a 1.13 ERA with 12 strikeouts across 8 innings of work. On April 28, the Mets selected Young's contract, adding him to the major league roster. In 42 games for New York in 2024, he posted a 4.54 ERA with 48 strikeouts across 372⁄3 innings pitched. In Game 1 of the
2024 National League Championship Series, Young made his postseason debut, pitching a scoreless 11⁄3 innings. Young made 10 appearances for New York in 2025, recording a 4.32 ERA with 13 strikeouts across innings pitched. On May 4, 2025, it was announced that Young would require
Tommy John surgery, ending his season. On November 21, he was non-tendered by the Mets and became a free agent.
Atlanta Braves (second stint) On December 2, 2025, Young signed a one-year, split contract with the
Atlanta Braves. He was transferred to the 60-day injured list on April 11, 2026, as he continued to recover from surgery. ==See also==