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Mets' Céspedes opts out of season for 'COVID-related reasons,' team says
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Mets' relationship with Yoenis Céspedes unravels in one last burst of confusion
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Mets' Cespedes absent from team
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New York Mets happy to have Yoenis Cespedes back
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Yoenis Céspedes - Wikipedia
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Mets: What if Yoenis Cespedes never opted out in 2020?
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Yoenis Cespedes calls these Mets 'way better' than 2015 team - Newsday
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Cespedes hits 3 HRs, Harvey leaves with injury in Mets win – Hartford Courant
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Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes opts out of season