Cespedes arrives in NY, hitting 3rd for Mets

Halfway through his second round of batting practice with the Mets before Saturday’s 3-2 win over the Nationals, Yoenis Cespedes launched a home run several rows deep into the left-center-field seats — a place where Major League Baseball players don’t typically hit baseballs. Instantly, he validated the hopes of manager Terry Collins, who was sitting in the dugout at the time, laughing and joking in a grand old mood.

Souza fractures hand on HBP, headed to DL

Rays outfielder Steven Souza Jr. left Saturday’s 11-7 loss against the Red Sox after getting hit on his left hand in the fifth inning. X-rays revealed a fracture and he will be placed on the 15-day disabled list. The Rays will recall outfielder Mikie Mahtook in a corresponding move on Sunday.

Wilson may opt for season-ending surgery

Angels starter C.J. Wilson may be done for the year. An MRI on the veteran left-hander’s elbow revealed “left elbow impingement secondary to arthritis” and Wilson said Saturday that he’s strongly considering surgery to remove bone spurs, which would likely make him unavailable for the rest of the season.

Flores’ memorable HR caps whirlwind 3 days

In the few private moments provided during Wilmer Flores’ very public week, the infielder and trending topic tried to disappear. Tough to do with your face — swelled with tears, pinched in pain and now already memed to death — penciled into every sports show A block from Corona, N.Y., to California, just for falling beneath the weight of the world.

Wright could see game action in Minors soon

Mets third baseman David Wright continues to make tangible progress rehabbing from the spinal condition that has sidelined him since April. Wright will travel to Miami with the Mets on Sunday night, then drive to Port St. Lucie, Fla., on Thursday with an eye toward beginning a Minor League rehab assignment shortly thereafter.