Mets' Jefry Yan celebrates strikeout too soon against Nationals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 3:52 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
New York Mets reliever Jefry Yan experienced an embarrassing moment during a game against the Washington Nationals on August 15, 2026. After striking out Nasim Nunez, Yan celebrated prematurely, only for the strikeout to be overturned upon challenge. Despite the setback, Yan later achieved a legitimate strikeout in the same at-bat. Yan's unique celebration has sparked debate as the Mets continue to struggle this season, far from playoff contention.
- •Jefry Yan celebrates strikeout too early against the Nationals.
- •His initial strikeout call was reversed after a challenge.
- •Yan later secured the strikeout in the same at-bat.
- •Mets are currently struggling with the highest payroll in MLB.
- •Yan has allowed just one run in five innings this season.
- 3:52 PMYahoo Sports — Mets’ Jefry Yan embarrasses himself with premature jumping strikeout celebration
"Mets reliever Jefry Yan's signature celebration did not age well.
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