Collins concerned after Cespedes exits with hamstring issue
Yoenis Cespedes has more than a cramp.
After the New York Mets outfielder exited Thursday's contest against the Philadelphia Phillies, the club quickly announced he had a left hamstring cramp.
But, after the game's conclusion, Mets manager Terry Collins told reporters, including Marc Carig of Newsday, that he was concerned about Cespedes' hamstring and mentioned the 31-year-old would go for an MRI on Friday.
Cespedes came up limping while running the bases in the sixth inning, which is a concern for the Mets, who are already dealing with injuries to a number of their regulars including Travis d'Arnaud, Lucas Duda, and David Wright.
| PLAYER | INJURY |
|---|---|
| Yoenis Cespedes | Hamstring cramp |
| Travis d'Arnaud | Wrist contusion |
| Lucas Duda | Hyperextended elbow |
| Wilmer Flores | Knee infection |
| Seth Lugo | UCL tear in elbow |
| Steven Matz | Elbow inflammation |
| Brandon Nimmo | Hamstring strain |
| David Wright | Cervical disc herniation |
Cespedes was later seen hobbling out of the Mets clubhouse with his leg heavily wrapped, according to Mike Puma of the New York Post.
The Mets outfielder told Laura Albanese of Newsday it isn't a cramp, "I felt like a shock," but doesn't believe it's anything serious because he's had this type of injury before.
A doctor told Cespedes it should be at least two-to-three days before he can play again, reports Puma, although the MRI should clear things up.
Before exiting Thursday's contest, Cespedes was hitting .255/.364/.636 with six home runs and 10 RBIs across 55 at-bats.