Mets prospect back on track after missing the last five years with injuries

MLB: New York Mets at Philadelphia PhilliesThe New York Mets saw something special in Matthew Allan when they selected him in the third round of the 2019 MLB Draft. They didn’t just pick him—they made a statement by giving him a hefty over-slot deal to ensure he signed.

His professional debut that same year hinted at immense potential, the kind of raw talent that makes scouts and fans alike dream big. Then, just as quickly as it began, everything unraveled.

A Nightmare Stretch of Surgeries

Since that promising debut, Allan hasn’t thrown a single pitch in a minor league game. What was supposed to be a steady climb to the big leagues turned into an excruciating waiting game. First came Tommy…