Yoenis Cespedes was diagnosed with a mild sprain of his left wrist after meeting with team orthopedist Dr. Altchek.
Cespedes received a cortisone injection that is expected to sideline him for at least the first two games of Braves series which begins tonight in Atlanta.
Manager Terry Collins shared his concern with reporters on Wednesday. “If you remember last fall he had a similar problem with that left hand.”
“I don’t know what the issue is, but I am certainly concerned about it. Any time you are a hitter and a big hitter and your hands and your wrists have problems, it’s a concern.”
The good news is that Cespedes is expected to avoid the disabled list.
Original Report – June 22
Mets center fielder Yoenis Cespedes left Wednesday’s game against the Kansas City Royals with discomfort in his left wrist, the team announced.
Cespedes could be seen grimacing in obvious pain after taking a swing in the bottom of the fifth inning.
After meeting with trainer Ray Ramirez, Cespedes left the game and was replaced in center field by Alejandro De Aza.
He is now off to meet with the doctor and will remain behind in New York while the team takes a flight to Atlanta. He is expected to rejoin the team tomorrow.
Cespedes had been 2-for-2 with a double and a walk before his departure.
