Mullins' removal from Monday's Grapefruit League game versus the Twins was due to right hamstring discomfort, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mullins walked in the bottom of the first inning and advanced to second base on a groundout but evidently at some point felt soreness in his hamstring, leading to his exit. He did not seem to be laboring as he walked off the field, but we should have a better idea as to the severity of Mullins' injury after the game.

Mullins was lifted from Monday's Grapefruit League game versus the Twins with an apparent injury, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mullins walked to lead off the bottom of the first inning and advanced to second base on a groundout before being removed for a pinch-runner. It's not clear exactly what happened, but he was met by a trainer upon entering the dugout. The Orioles should provide more clarity on Mullins' situation shortly.

Mullins is 2-for-9 with three walks over his first Grapefruit League games.

EDGE Analysis

Mullins posted a career-high 9.6 percent walk rate last season, but that was offset by a .233 batting average. The outfielder is two years removed from his 2021 breakout, and the emergence of Gunnar Henderson (oblique) will likely lead to Mullins batting in the bottom half of the order more often. If Mullins can't hit more consistently, he could also lose at-bats versus left-handed pitchers.

The Orioles and Mullins avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $6.325 million contract Thursday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It was the second year of arbitration eligibility for Mullins. The center fielder slashed .233/.305/.416 with 15 home runs and 19 stolen bases over 119 games for the O's this past season. Mullins' production has fallen off dramatically since his 30-30 season in 2021, but he's still been an above-average regular.

Mullins isn't in the Orioles' lineup Thursday against the Red Sox, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

As lefty Chris Sale prepares to take the mound for Boston, the Orioles will keep the lefty-hitting Mullins on the bench to begin Thursday's contest. Aaron Hicks will take over in center field and bat fifth while Mullins sits.

Mullins isn't starting Friday against Cleveland, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mullins has hit a rough patch offensively as of late, going just 1-for-12 across his last three games. He'll get a chance to regroup Friday while Aaron Hicks starts in center field and bats fifth.

Mullins went 1-for-4 with a walk, two stolen bases and a run scored in Tuesday's 9-5 win over the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

Mullins hadn't stolen multiple bases in one game since Opening Day. He's picked up four of his 19 thefts this year in September while hitting. 268 (15-for-56) this month. The outfielder is at a .248/.321/.445 slash line with 15 home runs, 73 RBI and 49 runs scored over 105 contests this season.

Mullins went 2-for-5 with a double, a three-run homer and four total RBI in Monday's win over Houston.

EDGE Analysis

After tying the game 5-5 with an RBI double in the seventh inning, Mullins blasted a clutch three-run homer off Ryan Pressly in the ninth, powering Baltimore to an 8-7 win. The 28-year-old Mullins had been slumping a bit coming into Monday's contest, going 3-for-19 (.158) in his previous six games. He's now slashing .248/.320/.447 in 415 plate appearances this season with 15 homers, 73 RBI, 48 runs scored and 17 stolen bases.

Mullins is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Mullins continues to work as part of a platoon in center field, so his move to the bench Wednesday is expected since southpaw Drew Rom is pitching for St. Louis. Aaron Hicks will man center field and bat seventh.

Mullins went 2-for-3 with a grand slam and two runs scored in Monday's victory over the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Mullins singled and scored the Orioles initial run of the contest in the second, but it was his fifth-inning go-ahead grand slam that provided the dagger for the O's. It's been an up and down season for Mullins but following hitting .188 in August, Mullins is 9-for-28 for a .321 average in September with two homers, 10 RBI, six runs scored and two steals.