Yoenis Cespedes has been one of the New York Mets' most potent weapons since coming to the team in a July trade, but his effectiveness could be hampered in the World Series thanks to a sore shoulder.
The powerful slugger says he's not at full health heading into the most important series of the team's season.
"I feel much better. I'm not 100 percent, but I know I'll be ready for Tuesday," Cespedes told ESPN Monday. "The cortisone shot relieved the pain and inflammation. But even if I'm not 100 percent, I am certain I will play on Tuesday.
"The doctor told me my AC joint is a bit swollen, and that's why it hurt. It happens to many athletes, but it is not a serious injury, and will heal quickly."
Mets manager Terry Collins told reporters that he had no concerns about the health of his superstar outfielder.
"He feels great. He feels fine. He's ready to go."
The 30-year-old left Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the Chicago Cubs with the shoulder ailment, which he said began to hurt after he did push-ups and not because he was playing golf.
Cespedes is hitting .265/.286/.471 with two home runs and seven RBIs in the postseason, after tearing it up in the regular season and hitting .287/.337/.604 with 17 home runs and 44 RBIs in 57 games for the Mets.
