Cedric Mullins CF NYM Mon 8/19/24 2:07 AM
Cedric Mullins
CF NYM
Mullins went 1-for-3 with a stolen base in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Red Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Mullins has been more active on the basepaths with three steals over his last four games. It helps that the outfielder has gone 8-for-27 (.296) across his last 10 contests, which is one of his better stretches this season. For the year, he's at a .224/.283/.397 slash line with 22 steals, 13 home runs, 41 RBI and 51 runs scored over 373 plate appearances. He remains limited to a strong-side platoon role in center field, with Colton Cowser often shifting over from left when the Orioles face a southpaw.
Cedric Mullins CF NYM Fri 8/16/24 7:03 AM
Cedric Mullins
CF NYM
Mullins went 1-for-2 with a solo homer and a stolen base in Thursday's win over Boston while also being hit by a pitch.
EDGE Analysis
Mullins was plunked by Nick Pivetta in his first trip to the plate but got his revenge the next time through the order, smacking a leadoff home run in the fifth inning on a hanging slider to give Baltimore a 3-1 lead. It marked the 13th long ball on the season for the outfielder and his second this month, but he's still batting just .194 (6-for-31) with three RBI and five runs scored in August. Mullins also swiped his 20th bag in Thursday's contest and has hit safely in each of his last three starts.
Cedric Mullins CF NYM Wed 8/14/24 3:50 PM
Cedric Mullins
CF NYM
Mullins is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
EDGE Analysis
The left-handed-hitting Mullins will begin Wednesday's contest on the bench as the Nationals send lefty DJ Herz to the hill. Colton Cowser will patrol center field for the Orioles.
Cedric Mullins CF NYM Sun 8/11/24 1:22 PM
Cedric Mullins
CF NYM
Mullins is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.
EDGE Analysis
Though he's back on the bench Sunday with southpaw Jeffrey Springs starting for the Rays, the lefty-hitting Mullins has recaptured some playing time against righties of late. Mullins started in each of the Orioles' last three matchups with right-handers, going 3-for-12 with a home run and a double. Meanwhile, Eloy Jimenez was out of the lineup for two of those contests and may be moving back into more of a short-side platoon role.
Cedric Mullins CF NYM Sat 8/10/24 2:50 AM
Cedric Mullins
CF NYM
Mullins went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 4-1 win over the Rays.
EDGE Analysis
Mullins' playing time has been slipping again in August -- he sat out consecutive games earlier in the week. He's responded by going 3-for-8 across his last two contests, but his hold on a regular spot in the lineup depends on how often Colton Cowser is in center field. Mullins is at a .221/.276/.396 slash line with 12 homers, 40 RBI, 48 runs scored and 19 stolen bases over 106 games this season, but without a guaranteed role versus right-handed pitchers, he's a risky fantasy option at this stage of the campaign.
Cedric Mullins CF NYM Wed 8/7/24 4:36 PM
Cedric Mullins
CF NYM
Mullins is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game in Toronto, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Orioles are facing right-hander Bowden Francis, and this marks the second straight day the left-handed-hitting Mullins has been on the bench versus a righty. Once again, Baltimore is going with Colton Cowser in center field, Anthony Santander in right field, Ryan O'Hearn in left field and Eloy Jimenez at designated hitter.
Cedric Mullins CF NYM Tue 8/6/24 4:03 PM
Cedric Mullins
CF NYM
Mullins is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest in Toronto.
EDGE Analysis
It's right-hander Chris Bassitt on the hill for the Blue Jays, but the left-handed hitting Mullins nonetheless will find himself on the bench to begin the game. Colton Cowser will patrol center field for the Orioles while Ryan O'Hearn gets a start in left.
Cedric Mullins CF NYM Sat 8/3/24 4:15 PM
Cedric Mullins
CF NYM
Mullins is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Cleveland.
EDGE Analysis
The lefty-hitting Mullins has gone 0-for-7 with one run scored over the first two games of the series. He'll begin Saturday's game in the dugout with the Guardians sending southpaw Joey Cantillo to the mound. Colton Cowser will shift over center field while Austin Slater starts in left field.
Cedric Mullins CF NYM Thu 8/1/24 1:34 AM
Cedric Mullins
CF NYM
Mullins went 2-for-2 with three walks, a stolen base and one run scored in Wednesday's 10-4 win over the Blue Jays.
EDGE Analysis
Mullins has hit safely in five straight games, going 7-for-14 with six walks in that span. Prior to Wednesday, he had walked multiple times in a game just once this year. The outfielder is now slashing .227/.282/.400 with 11 home runs, 19 steals, 38 RBI and 45 runs scored through 99 contests. Mullins' walk rate of 6.7 percent is the lowest he's posted in his last four years, so any gains he can make in that area should help him hold the starting job in center field.
Cedric Mullins CF NYM Wed 7/31/24 2:18 AM
Cedric Mullins
CF NYM
Mullins went 1-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Blue Jays.
EDGE Analysis
Mullins has hit safely in four straight games for the first time since mid-June. The outfielder started July poorly but is now hitting .237 (14-for-59) over 22 games this month. He's holding onto a starting job in center field, but it's a loose grip after the Orioles traded for Eloy Jimenez, Cristian Pache and Austin Slater over the last few days. Slater would be a natural platoon partner for Mullins, but it's possible Colton Cowser moves over from left field on a more regular basis if Mullins slumps at any point down the stretch. For the year, Mullins is slashing .221/.271/.396 with 11 home runs, 38 RBI, 44 runs scored and 18 thefts through 98 contests.