Jun 29, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins (31) runs off of the field during the fifth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

New York Mets acquire centerfielder Cedric Mullins from Orioles

Originally posted on New York Mets on SI | By Pat Ragazzo | Last updated Jul 31, 2025 4:01 PM ET

The New York Mets have swung another deal with the Baltimore Orioles.

First, it was a trade to acquire left-handed relief pitcher Gregory Soto last Friday. Fast forward six days later and the Mets have now landed centerfielder Cedric Mullins from the Orioles in exchange for minor leaguers: Raimon Gomez (No. 30 prospect), Chandler Marsh and Anthony Nunez.

Anthony DiComo of MLB.com was on Mullins first and Will Sammon of The Athletic had the full return.

The Mets are acquiring Cedric Mullins a trade with the Baltimore Orioles for Ramon Gomez, Chandler Marsh and Anthony Nunez, league source tells The Athletic. @AnthonyDiComo first on Mullins to Mets part.
— Will Sammon (@WillSammon) July 31, 2025

The Mets were in need of a centerfielder and got their man in Mullins, who is a rental piece. Mullins is slashing .229/.305/.433 with a .738 OPS, 15 home runs and 49 RBI.

Although Mullins has had a rough go at the plate since May, he is beginning to heat up lately, hitting .306 with a .852 OPS in his last 15 games.

Mullins, a left-handed bat, joins a fully left-handed hitting outfield with the Mets alongside Juan Soto and Brandon Nimmo. The lefty swinging Jeff McNeil has also seen extensive time in center this year as well. Outfielder Tyrone Taylor, who has struggled offensively, will likely lose playing time.

This article first appeared on New York Mets on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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