Yoenis Céspedes Stats
- Height / Weight
- 5' 10" / 220 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 10/18/1985 (38)
- Experience
- 7
- College
- None
Yoenis Céspedes Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Yoenis Céspedes News
Free-agent outfielder Yoenis Cespedes was impressive at a recent showcase, showing that he still has plenty of power left in the tank. According to scouts, he "hit rockets" at the showcase. Jon Heyman of the MLB Network believes that teams are going to be cautious in moving forward with Cespedes after he missed all of the 2019 season and had just 31 at-bats last year before opting out of the season. However, Heyman also added that the Chicago White Sox could be a logical landing spot if the team finds itself with an opening or an injury in the coming weeks. Cespedes' power bat would fit in nicely with the team. Over his 31 at-bats last year, Cespedes slashed .161/.235/.387 with two home runs, four RBI and three runs scored.
Free-agent outfielder Yoenis Cespedes showed impressive power and arm strength during his free-agent showcase on Tuesday, according to multiple people in attendance. He took batting practice and fielded fly balls for around a dozen teams, including the Blue Jays, Brewers, Rays, Tigers, Padres and White Sox. The 35-year-old still has impressive power, but his outfield mobility is limited, according to one talent evaluator. "He can go be someone's DH," the scout said. Cespedes played in just eight games for the Mets in 2020 before opting out for the rest of the season, and he hit just .161/.235/.387 with two home runs. He has not played regularly in the majors since May of 2018 due to injuries, and his market could be limited with no designated hitter expected in the National League this season.
Free-agent outfielder Yoenis Cespedes wants to play in 2021 and will hold a showcase for major league teams on March 2 in Fort Pierce, Florida. The 35-year-old opted out of the 2020 season after just eight games for COVID-19-related reasons. Cespedes has been bothered by multiple injuries and has played in just 127 games since the 2016 season as a result. He managed to hit two home runs in 34 plate appearances, but he ended up hitting .161 with 15 strikeouts. Cespedes has been an All-Star twice and has played in eight major league seasons with the A's, Red Sox, Tigers and Mets. At his best, he was a superstar and is a .273 career hitter with 165 home runs and an .824 OPS. Because of his extensive injury history in recent seasons, fantasy managers should take a wait-and-see approach with the Cuban outfielder if he latches on with a team.