The speedy Mullins gives the Mets an all-around upgrade in center, where Tyrone Taylor was playing terrific defense but providing little offense. Versatile veteran Jeff McNeil has also been getting starts in center because of his bat, but he has much more experience at second base and the corner outfield spots.

For 2025, Mullins is owed the balance of an $8.73 million salary, and he's eligible for free agency this coming offseason. Prior to this trade, Mullins had spent his entire professional career with the Orioles, who first drafted him in the 13th round of the 2015 MLB Draft out of Campbell University.

The New York Mets added some depth to their outfield when they added Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins at the MLB trade deadline.

The scheduled starters are Yu Darvish (0-3) for the San Diego Padres, and Clay Holmes (9-5) for the New York Mets. These clubs meet again after the Padres took down the Mets 7-1 yesterday. Wandy Peralta picked up the win for the Padres (1.

Its Wednesday, July 30 and the Mets (62-46) are in San Diego looking to avoid a three-game sweep as they close out their series against the Padres (59-49). Clay Holmes is slated to take the mound for New York against Yu Darvish for San Diego.