Where in the world is Yoenis Cespedes?

Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes is M.I.A., and the Mets do not know where he is.

Talk about a bad look and a scary moment all wrapped into one. In a moment that is so fitting for 2020, Mets General Manager Brodie Van Wagenen issued a statement that Cespedes did not reach out to management with any explanation for his absence, and any attempt to contact Cespedes has completely and totally failed.

There is no telling where Cespedes is, nor is there a reason why he left the team, and if he is anywhere in the Atlanta area. The Mets Designated Hitter was hitting .161 with two homers and four RBI in 31-at bats this season. The Mets are mired in last place in the NL East at 3-6, having lost four games where they have had a lead into the seventh inning.

The news comes as MLB is struggling with COVID-19 as three teams have had positive cases, namely the Marlins with a total of 21 players and coaches combined last week. The St. Louis Cardinals have had about a half dozen cases this weekend, which led to postponements of their games against Milwaukee. There is no telling whether Cespedes' disappearance is COVID related, but it proves once again that the lack of a bubble and lack of safety protocol enforcement is a huge issue in MLB.