Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes will return on Friday for the Subway Series. The 32-year-old was on the disabled list since May 16 because of a strained right hip flexor.
Cespedes hit a three-run home run and played first base for the first time as a professional player on Wednesday, participating in his second Minor League rehab game with the Rookie-level GCL Mets.
The second half opens with a renewed rivalry as the Cardinals face the Cubs on Thursday night at Wrigley Field, with first pitch slated for 6:05 p.m. CT on ESPN.
Right-hander Kyle Hendricks (6-8, 3.