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Has Yoenis Cespedes been found?

The Mets found Yoenis Céspedes and he’s decided to opt out of the 2020 season | RSN.

Who did the Mets trade for Yoenis Cespedes?

On July 31, 2015, Céspedes was traded to the New York Mets for minor league pitchers Michael Fulmer and Luis Cessa. On August 21, Céspedes went 5 for 6 against the Colorado Rockies, hitting 3 home runs in a game for the first time.

What happened to Yoenis Cespedes of the Mets?

But that was Céspedes’ last full season, as a series of injuries stemming from calcification in his heels kept him off the field for most of 2017 and ’18, before he finally had surgery. His rehab was delayed by a fractured right ankle he sustained during a run-in with a wild boar at his ranch in 2019.

What teams did Cespedes play for?

New York Mets2020, 2016 – 2018, 2015
Detroit Tigers2015Oakland Athletics2014, 2012 – 2013Boston Red Sox2014
Yoenis Céspedes/All teams

Why did Cespedes quit?

Based on new reporting, Cespedes’ opt-out appeared to come as a result of a blend of persistent concerns over his contract incentives and displeasure over the way in which the Mets were using him. Both concerns converged on the morning of Aug. 2, when he abandoned the team in Atlanta.

Why did Yoenis Cespedes opt out?

After several hours of speculation, general manager Brodie Van Wagenen confirmed that Cespedes has decided to opt out of playing this season, citing reasons related to COVID-19. “We will support him in that decision,” Van Wagenen told reporters after the game. “It was surprising, without question.”

What happened to Puig?

Puig, 30, became a free agent after the 2019 season. He has not played in MLB since. Puig announced via Twitter last July that he tested positive for COVID-19, and his deal with the Atlanta Braves that had been reported earlier that week was off after the two sides failed to reach a formal agreement.

Is Cespedes Playing 2021?

With 21.4 career WAR, Céspedes has had one of the better careers of the players who have yet to return to the field in 2021 after opting out in 2020 — though the undisputed best career belongs to longtime Seattle Mariners ace pitcher Félix Hernández (52.2 WAR).

Is Cespedes coming back in 2021?

Are Mets still paying Cespedes?

Yoenis Cespedes’ run with the New York Mets ended on a disastrous note. After a one year deal to return, Cespedes signed a four year contract worth $110 million.