Former big leaguer Yoenis Céspedes has no intention of playing the National Series in Cuba

Former Cuban big leaguer Yoenis Céspedes has no intention of playing the National Series in Cuba, confirmed sources close to journalist Francys Romero.

The 38-year-old outfielder had recently been included in the Granma team's roster, but according to Romero "without confirmation from the player."

“The former Athletics, Red Sox, Tigers and Mets is not expected to return to Cuban baseball,” the information concludes.

The two-time winner of the Major League Home Run Derby He played with the Cuban team in the last World Classic.

The native of Campechuela, who has not seen action in the Major Leagues since 2020, suffering from injuries that stopped what could have been a stellar career in the Big Top, started the event as a starter in the left field, but showed defensive limitations and could not connect of hits in the six official times at bat consumed. In those two games, his only contribution with the wood was limited to two walks.

After that, the technical team decided to send him to the dugout, and Cuba successively beat Panama and Taipei of China.