What surgery did Cespedes?
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Asked by: Marty Kim
Cespedes was hampered by heel injuries throughout the 2018 season. The two-time All-Star had surgery to remove bone calcification from his right heel in August. “Nobody would like to go through surgery at any time,” Cespedes told reporters through an interpreter in July.
How did Céspedes get injured?
In May, the Mets announced that outfielder Yoenis Cespedes suffered right ankle fractures in a “violent fall” on his ranch in Port St. Lucie, Fl. New details reported by the New York Post, however, say that Cespedes was injured on his ranch stepping into a hole after an interaction with a wild boar.
What happened to Céspedes?
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.
Why did Céspedes opt out?
It wasn’t until after Sunday’s game that Van Wagenen confirmed Cespedes had decided to opt out for “COVID reasons.” “We will support him in that decision. It was surprising, without question,” Van Wagenen said during a conference call.
Does Céspedes still get paid?
“Cespedes remains under contract with the Mets through the 2020 season.” Van Wagenen said last month he was uncertain whether Cespedes would play in 2020. Cespedes had been owed $29 million this year and $29.5 million in 2020.
Is Cespedes coming back in 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).
How long is Cespedes contract?
After a one year deal to return, Cespedes signed a four year contract worth $110 million.
Has Yoenis Cespedes been found?
They found the room empty and both Céspedes and his belongings gone. When the team finally tracked down his agent, he told them he had decided not to play the rest of season for “COVID-related reasons.” The two-time All-Star’s decision comes on the heels of coronavirus outbreaks in two clubhouses (Miami Marlins and St.
What happened to NY Mets Cespedes?
Cespedes opted out of the 2020 season while citing COVID-19 related reasons, though SNY’s Andy Martino reported that Cespedes wasn’t happy with his usage as designated hitter and had concerns about the incentives in his contract that had been recently restructured.
