Yoelkis Céspedes


Yoelkis Céspedes Maceo is a Cuban professional baseball outfielder. He played for Alazanes de Granma of the Cuban National Series before he defected from Cuba.

Career

Céspedes played for the Alazanes de Granma of the Cuban National Series. He also played for the Cuban national baseball team in the 2017 World Baseball Classic.
On June 25, 2019, Céspedes defected from Cuba while in Dayton, Ohio. At the time, he was playing for the Cuban national team, which was participating in a CanAm League showcase event. He worked out in the Bahamas, preparing for Major League Baseball declaring him a free agent.

Personal life

His half-brother is Yoenis Céspedes.