Cespedes has a contusion (and probably a bit of swelling) on his left middle and ring fingers.
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@NYRangers2716: “Yoenis Cespedes can take my hand if he needs it”. Cespedes was running in the opposite direction of the way he needed to throw and then had to quickly plant and throw across his body, and he still nailed Asche with a strike. Phillies pitcher Justin De Fratus, who came into the game because the Mets scored five runs against Phillies starter Alec Asher. The Mets’ lone other bona fide center fielders are righty-hitting Juan Lagares and lefty-hitting Kirk Nieuwenhuis. Robles and Mets manager Terry Collins were ejected.
Losing Cespedes would be a major blow to the Mets’ playoff chances.
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Since joining the Mets at the trade deadline, Cespedes has been one of the best hitters in baseball. He was replaced by Ruben Tejada. Matz is expected to be part of the Mets’ rotation in the NL Division Series against the Dodgers.
