New York Mets: Cespedes looks both beefed up and agile in his latest workout video!

New York Mets, Yeonis Cespedes
Jul 20, 2018; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Mets designated hitter Yoenis Cespedes (52) adjusts his sunglasses during warms up before a game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

New beginnings. That’s what the 2020 season means to Yoenis Cespedes. After the accident with the wild boar in his ranch gave him a fractured ankle, a lost season and an amended contract, the Cuban outfielder is healthy and determined to regain the place he might have lost in the New York Mets‘ lineup.

Cespedes went from earning almost $30 million guaranteed this year to only $6 million. If he makes the opening day roster, he will make $11 million. With additional incentives and bonuses, he can push his earnings closer to what he was supposed to make.

That’s why the slugger is eager to show the New York Mets and fans that he’s hitting the gym and doing his workouts. In his official Twitter account @ynscspds, he posted a 2:30 video of him working out.

He looks big, he’s doing his agility workouts, he is putting weight on his surgically repaired heels, he’s running, throwing, and hitting moonshots in batting practice.

The Mets’ outfielder is highly motivated

Yes, anybody can look good in a video compilation, but one thing is true: Cespedes is working tirelessly. He wants to make the roster and contribute. Don’t forget the fact that he’s not only playing to earn more dollars this season: he’s a free agent and wants to secure his payday later in the year.

As the video advances, voiceovers of media commentators questioning the likelihood of Céspedes’ comeback give way to others reminding fans of his considerable talent.

The veteran outfielder hasn’t sniffed a major league baseball field since July 20, 2018. During that time off, he underwent surgeries to remove calcifications and bone spurs from both heels. He also had the infamous wild boar, fractured-ankle incident last year.

He used the hashtag #LGM (Let’s go Mets) in his Tweet. Cespedes wants to regain the form that made him one of the most feared sluggers of his generation.