MLB notebook: Mets' Cespedes fractures ankle at ranch

FILE PHOTO: Jul 25, 2018; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes addresses the media in a press conference announcing he will undergo surgery prior to the game between the the San Diego Padres and the New York Mets at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY SportsNew York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes suffered multiple fractures of his right ankle during a "violent fall" on Saturday, according to the Mets.

The incident occurred at Cespedes' ranch in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen told reporters on Monday that Cespedes stepped in a hole.

"He twisted and put his leg and foot in a difficult position," said Van Wagenen, adding…