Cedric Mullins - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Picks up steal Thursday Mullins went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and one RBI in Thursday's 8-4 win over the Red Sox.

Impact Mullins made a rare start in center field versus a left-handed pitcher (Jake Bennett), but that isn't likely to be the norm moving forward. This was the third lefty the Rays had faced in four days, so Mullins' inclusion in the lineup was likely just to get him some playing time. He was able to swipe a bag for the first time in three tries this month, and he's hitting 4-for-17 (.235) over six games in May. That's not a great mark, but it's better than his .143 average for the season. Mullins has added a .430 OPS, seven steals on 10 attempts, two home runs, 10 RBI, nine runs scored, two doubles and a triple over 123 plate appearances. Barring a sustained run of good hitting, Mullins is trending toward a part-time role.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Simpson and Caminero lead Rays past Red Sox 8-4 for 7th consecutive victory

Pinch-hitter Chandler Simpson broke a sixth-inning tie with a two-run single and the Tampa Bay Rays won their seventh straight game by beating the Boston Red Sox 8-4

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

McClanahan's 3rd scoreless outing in row leads Rays over Blue Jays 3-0 for 12th win in 13 games

Shane McClanahan extended his scoreless streak to 16 2/3 innings, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-0 to finish a three-game sweep for their 12th win in 13 games

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Heading to bench Monday Mullins is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact With a lowly .415 OPS on the season, Mullins ranks last among baseball's 179 qualified hitters. While Mullins continues to struggle at the plate, the Rays will likely shield him from lefties such as Eric Lauer, who will start Monday's game for the Blue Jays. And unless Mullins shows some signs of life in his future starts, it may not be long until the Rays pull the plug on him as a regular part of the lineup against right-handed pitching.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Aranda drives in 2 runs to help lead Rays past Giants 5-1

Jonathan Aranda hit a two-run single in Tampa Bay’s three-run fifth inning and the Rays defeated the San Francisco Giants 5-1

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Idle against lefty Mullins is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds, Ryan Bass of Rays.tv reports.

Impact Mullins had started in each of the Rays' last seven games, but the left-handed-hitting outfielder will take a seat for the series finale while the Reds send southpaw Brandon Williamson to the mound. Over 20 plate appearances against lefties this season, Mullins has slashed .176/.263/.176.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Rays host the Reds to open 3-game series

The Tampa Bay Rays host the Cincinnati Reds to start a three-game series

APRIL 20 • Associated Press

Hits extra-innings homer in win Mullins went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and three RBI in Saturday's 8-7 extra-innings win over the Pirates.

Impact Mullins singled home Jonny DeLuca in the fifth inning and later delivered the eventual game-winning homer with a two-run shot to break a 6-6 tie in the top of the 13th. It was Mullins' second homer of the season. The veteran has had a rough go of things at the plate in his first season with the Rays, slashing .149/.205/.284 with just four extra-base hits, eight RBI, seven runs scored, three stolen bases and a 3:16 BB:K across 75 plate appearances.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Cedric Mullins homers in 13th to lift Rays past Pirates 8-7 in rain-soaked game

Cedric Mullins led off the 13th inning with a two-run home run and the Tampa Bay Rays outlasted the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-7 on a rainy Saturday

APRIL 19 • Associated Press

Drew Rasmussen goes 6 scoreless and Rays finish 1st 3-game sweep of Yankees since 2021 with 5-4 win

Drew Rasmussen allowed one hit in six scoreless innings, and the Tampa Bay Rays completed their first three-game sweep of the Yankees since 2021, holding on to beat New York 5-4

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Rays extend Yanks' skid to 4, rally on Walls and Aranda infield grounders in 10th for 5-4 win

Taylor Walls and Jonathan Aranda had run-scoring infield grounders in the 10th inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays rallied late twice to beat the Yankees 5-4 and extend New York’s losin...

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Sitting out versus righty Mullins is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs.

Impact Right-hander Colin Rea will toe the rubber for the Cubs, but the left-handed-hitting Mullins will nonetheless begin the contest on the bench. Jonny DeLuca will patrol center field and bat eighth in Wednesday's rubber match.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Hits big fly Monday Mullins went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run during Monday's 6-4 win over the Cubs.

Impact Mullins tied the game at two with his first homer of the season Monday in the second inning as part of a three-run frame. It's a step in the right direction for the 31-year-old, who has struggled otherwise to start the season. Even after his home run, he is slashing just .132/.150/.237 on the season; however, he avoided a strikeout for the first time in eight games.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 7 • FOX SPORTS

Mullins, Aranda and Caminero homer to lead Rays over Cubs 6-4 in return to Tropicana Field

Cedric Mullins, Jonathan Aranda and Junior Caminero homered and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Chicago Cubs 6-4 in their first game at Tropicana Field in 561 days

APRIL 6 • Associated Press

Mullins' wild running, Matz's quality start help pace Rays' blowout win MINNEAPOLIS -- Steven Matz won his second straight start and Cedric Mullins had two hits and two stolen bases on Saturday as the Rays beat t...

APRIL 5 • MLB.COM

Aranda, Díaz and Matz lead the Rays to a 7-1 victory over the Twins

Jonathan Aranda hit a two-run double, Yandy Díaz drove in two runs and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Minnesota Twins 7-1 on Saturday night

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Brewers rally for 6-2 win over Tampa Bay to spoil McClanahan's first game appearance since 2023

Gary Sánchez and Jake Bauers homered, Brice Turang drove in two runs and the Milwaukee Brewers rallied to beat Tampa Bay 6-2 after Shane McClanahan held them hitless for 4 1/3 inni...

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

Taking seat versus lefty Mullins is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Brewers.

Impact Mullins started all three games against the Cardinals but will sit for the first time this season, as the Rays are set to face left-hander Kyle Harrison on Monday. Jonny DeLuca is batting sixth and starting in center field for Tampa Bay. Mullins is 1-for-14 at the plate with two RBI and a 0:2 BB:K to begin the 2026 campaign.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Yandy Díaz has career-high 5 hits, drives in 4 runs as Rays beat Cardinals 11-7 behind Steven Matz

Yandy Díaz singled four times, doubled and drove in four runs, and Steven Matz notched the victory against his former team as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the St. Louis Cardinals 11-7 o...

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Former Orioles All-Star looks primed for a bounce back in 2026 Cedric Mullins was a fan favorite in Baltimore. He provided hope during some of the Orioles' worst seasons in franchise history. He gave the...

MARCH 22 • BIRDSWATCHER.COM

Former Orioles CF Cedric Mullins On Signing With Rays, Baltimore Memories - PressBox Former Orioles center fielder Cedric Mullins says signing with Tampa Bay this offseason ultimately came down to a chance to play every day,...

MARCH 10 • PRESSBOXONLINE.COM

Former Orioles CF Cedric Mullins On Why He Signed With Rays, Baltimore Memories - PressBox Former Orioles center fielder Cedric Mullins says signing with Tampa Bay this offseason ultimately came down to a chance to play every day,...

MARCH 10 • PRESSBOXONLINE.COM

On track to play Tuesday Rays manager Kevin Cash said he expects Mullins (back) to return to the Grapefruit League lineup Tuesday against the Twins, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Mullins hasn't played since last Tuesday while managing a sore back, but the Rays never viewed the injury as a long-term concern. Assuming he's able to check back into the lineup Tuesday, Mullins should have plenty of time to pick up at-bats during spring training in advance of Opening Day. The 31-year-old appears likely to open the season in the strong side of a platoon in center field.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes on-field work Rays manager Kevin Cash said that Mullins is "doing better" in his recovery from back tightness and will take part in an on-field workout Sunday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times...

Impact Mullins last played Tuesday before succumbing to the back injury, but the veteran outfielder looks to be making good progress and is being viewed as day-to-day. Assuming he's able to move past the back issue and play in at least a few more games before the end of the Grapefruit League slate, Mullins should be in good position to begin the season in the strong side of a platoon in center field.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

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