Yoenis Cespedes Impresses During Showcase
4 years agoFree-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.
Source: MLB.com - Anthony DiComo
Source: MLB.com - Anthony DiComo