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Mets Acquire All-Star Cedric Mullins in Deadline-Day Trade

Trading three prospects for the former Silver Slugger winner strengthens New York’s center field defense, reshaping its infield alignment.

Players of the American League team stand for the national anthem during the 91st MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard at Coors Field on July 13, 2021 in Denver, Colorado.
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Cedric Mullins is the answer to the Mets problems in center field as they acquired him from the Orioles on Thursday.

Overview

  • The Mets agreed to send prospects Raimon Gomez, Anthony Nunez and Chandler Marsh to Baltimore in exchange for Cedric Mullins, pending an official announcement.
  • Mullins is batting .229 with a .738 OPS, 15 home runs and 49 RBIs in 91 games this season and has hit .292 with an .872 OPS over his last 21 contests.
  • His glove ranks in the 83rd percentile for outs above average, addressing New York’s prior -0.2 WAR and .602 OPS from center field.
  • Manager Carlos Mendoza can now shift Jeff McNeil back to second base and give young infielders Brett Baty, Ronny Mauricio and Luisangel Acuna more playing time.
  • This deadline-day move follows the Mets’ July 30 additions of relievers Tyler Rogers and Ryan Helsley as they strengthen their roster for a playoff push.