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Expected to be out multiple days Rays manager Kevin Cash said Thursday that Mullins (back) is feeling better but is "probably not going to play for a little bit," Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Mullins had to be scratched from Wednesday's Grapefruit League lineup with lower-back tightness. The veteran outfielder's Opening Day availability does not seem to be in danger at this point, but the Rays will be cautious. Mullins is slated to be Tampa Bay's primary center fielder against right-handed pitching this season.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched with lower-back tightness Mullins was scratched from Wednesday's lineup versus Team Netherlands due to lower-back tightness, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Consider Mullins -- who is 3-for-10 with one home run and a 2:1 BB:K this spring -- day-to-day for the time being. Jacob Melton entered the Rays' lineup in center field in Mullins' place.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Swats first spring long ball Mullins went 2-for-2 with a home run and two RBI in Friday's Grapefruit League game against Toronto.

Impact It was the first homer of spring training for Mullins on Friday. The 31-year-old outfielder is trying to bounce back with the Rays in 2026 after fizzling out in 2025 -- Mullins had posted a .927 OPS through April of last year only to close out the campaign with a .690 OPS covering 498 regular-season plate appearances. With Josh Lowe having been dealt to the Angels over the winter, Mullins should open the season as Tampa Bay's primary center fielder.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Mullins eyes a redemption season, fresh start with Rays PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla -- Both the Rays and outfielder Cedric Mullins could use some power. For the club’s outfield corps, it comes via the lon...

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FEBRUARY 2 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Cedric Mullins reveals Mets trade 'hit pretty hard' as he breaks down 2025 collapse Cedric Mullins’ brief stint in Queens did not produce the results the Mets hoped for.

JANUARY 22 • NYPOST.COM

Rays' Cedric Mullins signing could be the steal of the offseason | Sporting News The Rays are hopeful that Cedric Mullins can return to form in 2026.

JANUARY 13 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Rays Not Done After Blockbuster Trade, Insider Believes The Tampa Bay Rays were busy on Friday. They had already signed Cedric Mullins and Steven Matz to contracts to try and improve their roster...

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • SI.COM

Rays in 'talent accumulation mode,' not concerned with glut of OFs ORLANDO, Fla. -- Yes, the Rays recognized that they have too many outfielders to carry on their Opening Day roster. No, they’re not worried...

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • MLB.COM

Reddit AMA: Mullins' outfield impact, new ownership's payroll outlook and more Adam Berry, MLB.com’s Rays beat reporter, held an “Ask Me Anything” this week on Reddit with Rays fans at r/tampabayrays. This mailbag featu...

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • MLB.COM

Rays' signing of former All-Star could have seismic impact in AL East | Sporting News Cedric Mullins's one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Rays may fly under the radar, but it could end up being an important piece to the puzz...

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Rays nab free agent outfielder that Guardians fans have been clamoring for Cedric Mullins has always stood out as a solid free agent target for the Guardians, but he's off the board thanks to his signing with the Me...

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Cedric Mullins agrees to one-year $7 million deal with Tampa Bay | Sporting News The Rays have a new center fielder.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Rays Reportedly Sign All-Star Outfielder To One-Year Deal The Tampa Bay Rays have reportedly signed All-Star outfielder Cedric Mullins to a one-year contract for the 2026 season.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • NESN.COM

Orioles fan favorite finds worst possible AL East rival to try for career rebound The Baltimore Orioles let Cedric Mullins go willingly during the season, but now he has landed with a division rival with a reputation with...

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • BIRDSWATCHER.COM

Cedric Mullins signs one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Rays A familiar face is heading back to the AL East. Per Marc Topkin with the Tampa Bay Times, Cedric Mullins has inked a one-year deal with the...

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Mullins agrees to 1-year deal with Rays (source) Free agent outfielder Cedric Mullins has agreed to a one-year deal with the Rays pending a physical, a source told MLB.com. The club has not...

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • MLB.COM

Inks one-year pact with Rays Mullins signed a one-year contract with the Rays on Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact 2025 marked one of Mullins' worst seasons at the plate in the majors, as he finished the year with a .216/.299/.391 batting line over 498 plate appearances. Now with the Rays, the 31-year-old will have to compete for playing time with fellow left-handed-hitting center fielder Chandler Simpson.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Mets' Cedric Mullins 'not happy' with performance since arrival in New York Mullins still thinks he has more to give and he hopes he’ll have a chance to show it if the Mets advance to the playoffs.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

Idle against RHP Mullins is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Miami.

Impact Mullins continues to bleed playing time to Tyrone Taylor, ceding to Taylor in center field for a second straight game against a right-handed pitcher. Mullins hasn't generated multiple hits in a game since Aug. 23, and he has gone 7-for-57 (.123) at the plate during that stretch.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Saturday Mullins is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Marlins.

Impact Mullins has been used in a strong-side platoon role in center field, but he's starting to lose playing time. Mullins has now been held out of the starting nine for two of the Mets' last three games against right-handers, and he's started just one of the team's last five contests. Tyrone Taylor will patrol center field Friday. Mullins is slashing .111/.222/.167 in his last 21 games.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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