Yoenis Cespedes expects to be the designated hitter for the New York Mets on Friday when they open the season against the Atlanta Braves.
It will be his first major league game in more than two years. Injuries to his feet and legs have sidelined him since July 20, 2018.
Cespedes said he's feeling good and is confident that he'll also play left field at some point this season. But he told reporters through an interpreter Tuesday that "at least for the first game, for Opening Day, I'll be the DH.