New York Mets assistant general manager John Ricco said outfielder Yoenis Cespedes (hamstring) could return to the team on May 23 for the start of a three-game series against the San Diego Padres, per Matt Ehalt of The Bergen Record.
Cespedes has been sidelined since April 27 with a left hamstring strain but is scheduled to start a five-day running program on Wednesday. The Mets have a day off on Monday, making a return next Tuesday a strong possibility if all goes well. Cespedes has been taking at-bats in extended spring training since May 12 as part of his rehabilitation.
Cespedes was on a tear to start the season, batting .270/.373/.619 with a .412 wOBA in 75 plate appearances. He has 6 home runs, 10 RBI's, and 12 runs scored in 18 games played.
Source: Matt Ehalt, The Bergen Record