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Cespedes (quad) will not be in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Yankees, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports.

It will be the third straight game missed by Cespedes as he continues to battle a nagging quad injury. He's still expected to be available for a pinch-hitting appearance if necessary, and the team remains hopeful he can avoid a stint on the disabled list. The Mets added a powerful outfield bat by trading for Jay Bruce on Monday, but will continue to await the return of their All-Star slugger. Once Cespedes returns, Michael Conforto seems likely to be squeezed out of everyday outfield duty.

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