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NEW YORK -- The Mets hoped five straight days of having a designated hitter available in American League ballparks would allow Yoenis Cespedes to play through a right quadriceps injury.Cespedes instead landed on the disabled list Wednesday after the opening game of that stretch, dealing the Mets another serious blow in their quest to return to the postseason.The last at-bat, the second swing, I felt it, Cespedes said through an interpreter after Wednesdays 9-5 loss to the Yankees. Its been frustrating, because Ive lost my timing. Ive lost games. And I havent been able to contribute to the ballclub.Cespedes had been out of the starting lineup the previous three games. The injury dates to early July and forced Cespedes to skip the All-Star Game.The Mets will promote outfielder Brandon Nimmo from Triple-A Las Vegas to fill Cespedes roster spot.Nimmo had just been demoted Tuesday when Jay Bruce joined the club after being acquired from the Cincinnati Reds. Wednesday marked the debut of Cespedes and Bruce in the lineup together, batting third and fourth.I think the best option is just rest, about 10 days or so, because if I continue playing hurt, Im never going to recover, Cespedes said. [Manager] Terry [Collins] spoke with me after my last at-bat, and I told him my feelings. And after that he touched base with [general manager] Sandy [Alderson].Earlier in the day, Cespedes had been golfing, despite his recent absence from the lineup. Former major leaguer Kevin Millar tweeted a photo with Cespedes after a round of golf.Collins had said before the game that he had no problem with Cespedes golfing.Was he running on the course or was he walking? Did he ride a cart or was he jogging? Collins asked. I dont have any problem with it.Cespedes raised eyebrows during the National League Championship Series when he golfed in suburban Chicago on the morning of Game 4. Cespedes then departed that game with a shoulder injury. Cespedes subsequently explained that golfing relaxes him and he regularly plays during the season.In other injury news, first baseman Lucas Duda, who landed on the DL on May 23 with a stress fracture in his lower back, had a setback last week when discomfort flared up.Los Angeles-based specialist Robert Watkins recommended 30 days of rest, which probably ends Dudas season, according to Alderson. Watkins does not believe surgery ultimately will be necessary, Alderson added.Duda could be a non-tender candidate in December. He is making $6.725 million this season and is eligible for arbitration one final time this winter. Alderson suggested it is possible one of the Mets outfielders, presumably Michael Conforto or Bruce, might be asked to get acclimated to first base during the offseason.Right-hander Zack Wheeler will begin a rehab assignment on Saturday with Class A St. Lucie. Wheeler is returning from Tommy John surgery, performed in March 2015. Kyle Anderson Jersey . "No difference at all," chirped U.S. roommate and linemate James van Riemsdyk. "Its still the same cranky Phil. Jaren Jackson Jr. Grizzlies Jersey . -- Stanfords Kevin Danser knelt on one knee and hardly moved on the sideline as Michigan State celebrated its Rose Bowl victory and his Cardinal teammates made their way to the locker room. http://www.grizzliesbasketballpro.info/Bryant-Reeves-Grizzlies-Jersey/ .C. United of Major League Soccer. United chose the defender in the second round of the 2013 MLS re-entry draft. Dillon Brooks Jersey . A knee to the thigh might have stung him the most, but his sixth straight double-double made up for the brief burst of pain. Jaren Jackson Jr. Jersey . -- The Magic have their first victory of the new year. Each day, well provide you with the players to target in your daily leagues, from high-priced stars, to solid midrange values, to the cheaper, riskier players with upside.In general, you want to use safer options in your cash games and rely on some riskier, high-upside options in your bigger tournaments. If you can average at least five points per $1,000 of salary, youll typically end up with at leastt some cash in your pocket.ddddddddddddNote: Were sending out these Insider tips early in the day, and a lot can change after these are posted. Be sure to follow our Twitter list of NBA reporters, bloggers and announcers for late-breaking injury updates and lineup changes. ' ' '