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Yoenis Cespedes

Yoenis Cespedes

Mets think Yoenis Cespedes took their postgame party lasers

The New York Mets have made it a point to celebrate victories in a big way, but their plans were slightly modified when some of their party equipment disappeared. According to Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News, former Mets manager Carlos …

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Yoenis Cespedes schedules showcase in bid to play in 2021

Despite the bizarre ending to his New York Mets tenure, Yoenis Cespedes isn’t done with Major League Baseball yet. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, Cespedes has scheduled a showcase for interested teams on March 2 in Fort Pierce, Fl. …

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Yoenis Cespedes’ reported reasons for opt-out revealed

Yoenis Cespedes abruptly opted out of the 2020 MLB season on Aug. 2, surprising the Mets and causing some drama. Now we’re getting a better idea as to why. According to Andy Martino of SNY, Cespedes has told friends in recent weeks that he …

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Mets players have heard conflicting stories on Yoenis Cespedes opt-out

The confusion surrounding Yoenis Cespedes’ decision to opt out of the 2020 season apparently extends to New York Mets players as well. Cespedes opted out of the 2020 season on Sunday, but the story that came out was that the Mets were only …

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Report: Yoenis Cespedes had been upset with Mets over playing time

Yoenis Cespedes’ sudden opt-out of the 2020 campaign may not actually have been all that unforeseeable to those in the New York Mets organization. The Mets slugger unexpectedly failed to show up for Sunday’s game against the Atlanta …

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Yoenis Cespedes completely ditched Mets before opting out of season

Yoenis Cespedes was unexpectedly absent from the New York Mets’ game against the Atlanta Braves on Sunday, and that is because the veteran slugger has decided he no longer wants to play this season. Following the his team’s 4-0 loss to …

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Report: Mets believe Yoenis Cespedes is safe

Yoenis Cespedes went AWOL on Sunday and did not inform the New York Mets of his whereabouts, but the team is apparently confident that there is no need to be concerned for the slugger’s health or safety. The Mets have been given reason to …

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Mets announce Yoenis Cespedes has gone AWOL, did not show up to park

Yoenis Cespedes was not available for the start of the New York Mets’ game against the Atlanta Braves on Sunday, and the team was unable to provide an explanation as to why. Shortly after the first pitch was thrown in the game, the Mets issued …

Mets manager encouraged about Yoenis Cespedes’ health

Yoenis Cespedes’ health is the great unknown for the New York Mets after over two years out of the game, but manager Luis Rojas is sounding upbeat. Rojas spoke about Cespedes’ progress on Friday ahead of the team’s upcoming …

Yoenis Cespedes ‘certain’ he will be ready for Opening Day

It sounds increasingly likely that the New York Mets will have Yoenis Cespedes on the field for the first time since 2018 when the MLB season begins. Cespedes underwent heel surgery in 2018, then hurt his ankle in embarrassing fashion when working …

Teammate says Yoenis Cespedes ‘looks like a monster’ heading into 2020

Yoenis Cespedes is one of several National League players who could benefit from Major League Baseball implementing a universal designated hitter this season. Judging by Michael Conforto’s level of excitement about Cespedes, the veteran …

Brodie Van Wagenen ‘optimistic’ Yoenis Cespedes could be ready for Opening Day

The introduction of the DH to the National League in 2020 is going to have a significant impact. One way it could do so is allowing some players who might not want to play the field every day to get into the lineup. Yoenis Cespedes is one of them. He …

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Yoenis Cespedes ends media boycott to reflect on wild boar incident

Yoenis Cespedes’ boycott of the media lasted six days. Cespedes spoke for the first time this spring on Sunday, admitting that he made a “mistake” that led to his season-ending ankle fracture in May 2019. He added that he’s …

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Yoenis Cespedes says he will not talk to media this year

Yoenis Cespedes is back with the New York Mets and is expected to play a role this year, but it appears that he’s taking a vow of silence when it comes to the media. The outfielder was asked for comment during spring workouts Monday, and he …

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Mets interested in Yoenis Cespedes, Jed Lowrie trades

The New York Mets are getting set for the start of spring training next month, and Yoenis Cespedes is figuring into their plans for the first time in a while. But that may not last long. SNY’s Andy Martino said on Tuesday that the Mets would be …

Report: Yoenis Cespedes injured ankle at ranch sidestepping wild boar

Yoenis Cespedes missed all of last season with an ankle injury that came as he was recovering from surgery to both of his heels. Now we know how he suffered the injury. At the time he initially suffered the injury, the public was informed that …

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