Mets Reliever Jefry Yan Debuts Signature Strikeout Celebration

NEW YORK — New York Mets reliever Jefry Yan made his Major League Baseball debut Aug. 5, 2026, against the Cleveland Guardians, recording his first career strikeout in the sixth inning.

Yan celebrated by jumping high off the mound, pumping his fist and mimicking an umpire's strikeout call. The strikeout came against the first batter he faced.

His celebrations are organic, changing each time he strikes out an opponent — a style he has carried throughout his professional career and brought with him to the major league stage.

Yan then allowed back-to-back singles and a walk, loading the bases during the outing.

Yan's path to the majors spans 12 years as a professional, making the debut and first career strikeout a significant milestone.

NEW YORK — New York Mets reliever Jefry Yan made his Major League Baseball debut Aug. 5, 2026, against the Cleveland Guardians, recording his first career strikeout in the sixth inning.

Yan celebrated by jumping high off the mound, pumping his fist and mimicking an umpire's strikeout call. The strikeout came against the first batter he faced.

His celebrations are organic, changing each time he strikes out an opponent — a style he has carried throughout his professional career and brought with him to the major league stage.

Yan then allowed back-to-back singles and a walk, loading the bases during the outing.

Yan's path to the majors spans 12 years as a professional, making the debut and first career strikeout a significant milestone.