Cedric Mullins's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings
Player profile
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HT/WT5' 9'' , 175 lbs
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Birthdate10/01/1994 (30)
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CollegeCampbell
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Draft InfoUndrafted
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StatusInactive
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins (quadriceps) exited Friday night's game against the Houston Astros early with left-quad tightness, according to the team. Mullins was replaced in the top of the fifth inning by Austin Slater after going 0-1 with a walk. The team has not said much else on his status and Mullins should be considered day-to-day until further notice. The lefty had been heating up over the last two weeks, hitting for a .960 OPS in his last 35 PA. Though mainly in a platoon role, his bat has been important for the Orioles as they attempt to keep pace with the New York Yankees in the AL East race. If Mullins is forced to miss time, expect Ryan O'Hearn to pick up more time in the outfield against righties. O'Hearn should make for a solid platoon matchup against righties for fantasy managers, hitting for a 127 OPS+ in 2024.
Baltimore Orioles first baseman/designated hitter Ryan O'Hearn and outfielder Cedric Mullins are sitting out Monday's game against the New York Mets at Citi Field with a left-hander on the mound. Eloy Jimenez is serving as Baltimore's DH and will hit sixth, while rookie Colton Cowser will start in center field and bat seventh against Mets left-hander David Peterson. O'Hearn has only faced lefties 29 times this year, going 7-for-27 (.259) with none of his 12 homers. Meanwhile, Mullins has hit just .143 (11-for-77) with one of his 13 homers in 2024 against southpaws, so it's no surprise that both players are sitting to begin the week. Cowser, who also bats from the left side, is hitting .229 (22-for-96) with four of his 18 homers against lefties in his first MLB season. He has never faced Peterson. Jimenez hasn't homered against a lefty this year but has gone 16-for-55 (.291) against them.
Baltimore Orioles rookie third baseman Coby Mayo and outfielder Cedric Mullins are both out of the starting lineup on Tuesday versus the hosting division-rival Toronto Blue Jays. Ramon Urias will start at third and hit ninth, while Colton Cowser will play center field and bat leadoff against Blue Jays right-hander Chris Bassitt. Mayo, the team's No. 3 prospect per MLB Pipeline, will get a breather after going hitless in 11 plate appearances with two walks and five strikeouts in his first three big-league games. The 22-year-old provides some intriguing upside the rest of the way with Jorge Mateo (elbow) and Jordan Westburg (hand) on the injured list, but he could split time with Urias if he continues to struggle offensively. After a five-game hitting streak to close out July, Mullins has gone hitless in his last 15 plate appearances over four games to start August with three strikeouts.
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins homered and knocked in four runs in a 9-4 loss to the San Diego Padres Saturday afternoon. Mullins drove in all four of the runs the Orioles scored. The veteran is now hitting .217 with 11 home runs, 36 RBI, 17 stolen bases and 42 runs scored on the season. Mullins continues to fight for playing time in a crowded outfield situation in Baltimore, sitting against left-handed pitching but usually earning starts against right-handers.
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins is on the bench for Friday's series opener against the visiting San Diego Padres despite a right-hander being on the mound. It's the second straight game that Mullins will start on the bench with a right-handed starter on the mound for the opponent. Rookie Colton Cowser will start in center field and will bat eighth for the O's versus Padres rookie right-hander Adam Mazur. Mullins does have 17 stolen bases in 285 at-bats in 2024, but otherwise he's been a disappointment with a .214 average (61-for-285) and 10 home runs in 93 games. The Orioles have plenty of young outfield options, which hasn't helped his cause. The 29-year-old left-handed hitter has gone just 9-for-46 (.196) in 17 contests in July with a homer, two doubles, four RBI, three walks and 15 strikeouts.