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Rays Reach One-Year, $7 Million Agreement With Cedric Mullins, Pending Physical

Tampa Bay pursues a low-risk rebound signing to bolster defense in center field.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 18: Brett Baty #7, Cedric Mullins #28 and Juan Soto #22 of the New York Mets celebrate after the ninth inning against the San Diego Padres at Citi Field on September 18, 2025 in the Queens borough of New York City. The Mets won 6-1. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
Aug 12, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets center fielder Cedric Mullins (28) hits an RBI single in the second inning against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images.
Orioles manager Brandon Hyde, left, talks with Cedric Mullins before the center fielder left the game against the Miami Marlins with a right groin strain July 15. Mullins will likely rejoin the Orioles on Friday.
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Overview

  • Multiple outlets report the agreement at $7 million for one season, pending a physical, with the club yet to issue an official announcement.
  • Cedric Mullins, 31, is a former All-Star and Silver Slugger who produced a 30–30 season in 2021 with Baltimore.
  • After being traded from the Orioles to the Mets on July 31, 2025, he slashed .182/.284/.281 with two home runs in 42 games and finished the season with 17 homers and 59 RBIs.
  • Defensively, Statcast credited Mullins with +4 Outs Above Average in 2025, offering a center-field upgrade for a Rays outfield that struggled in run prevention.
  • The one-year pact aligns with the Rays’ buy-low approach, adding depth to an outfield mix that includes Josh Lowe and Jonny DeLuca and giving the club flexibility depending on performance.