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 manager Brandon Hyde said that outfielder Cedric Mullins (hamstring) is still sore on Tuesday after being pulled from the team's Grapefruit League game early on Monday with hamstring tightness. The team is still considering him day-to-day, but they may have him undergo a precautionary MRI from a baseline standpoint. "It's still a little bit sore. I think he's really positive about it. Still a day-to-day type of thing. We're confident. We have a lot of time left in camp," Hyde said. The O's are going to be cautious with their starting center fielder, but he should be ready for Opening Day on March 28. Mullins' batting average has come down considerably after his breakout in 2021, but the 29-year-old left-handed hitter still offers enough of a power/speed combination to be considered a solid No. 3 outfielder in fantasy in a strong lineup in Baltimore.
Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said it was a precautionary move for the team to remove outfielder Cedric Mullins (hamstring) from the Grapefruit League game on Monday against the Minnesota Twins, and the outfielder will not undergo an MRI exam. Mullins received treatment on his right hamstring and will see how he feels on Tuesday morning. He's considered day-to-day for now. It sounds like the 29-year-old dodged a bullet and should be fine for the start of the 2024 regular season. Groin injuries landed him on the injured list twice last year, and he just hasn't been able to replicate his 2021 breakout in the last two years. Most of Mullins' fantasy value as a No. 3 outfielder comes from being an everyday player in a strong Baltimore lineup, but his fly-ball heavy approach the last two years has really put a strain on his batting average.
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins (hamstring) departed Monday's Cactus League game against the Minnesota Twins with hamstring discomfort. It's an ominous issue for the 29-year-old who spent two different IL stints with groin issues last season. It was a down season for Mullins at the plate in 2023 as he hit just .233 with 15 home runs, 19 stolen bases, and a .721 OPS across 455 trips to the plate, production that graded out 1% below the league average, as per his 99 wRC+. At the same time, he does sport a solid combination of power and speed, when healthy, while he should be able to put up plenty of runs scored on what should be a potent Orioles offense in 2024. His fantasy stock has dipped, but he is certainly a valued asset again in the 2024 campaign.
Baltimore Orioles center fielder Cedric Mullins (groin) reportedly feels 100% heading into the 2024 season. He spent most of 2023 dealing with a groin injury that led to two trips to the injured list. Before the injury, his slash line was .263/.356/.479. He had eight home runs and 13 stolen bases through 53 games. After that, he played 63 games, slashing .205/.257/.357. In that span, he had seven homers and just six steals. Hoping to stay healthy in 2024, he has even studied the "biomechanics" that led to his groin injury. Mullins will turn 30 in October. If he truly is healthy, this could be his best season since he broke out in 2021.