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Likely undergoing precautionary MRI Manager Brandon Hyde said Tuesday that Mullins (hamstring) is still experiencing soreness and may undergo an MRI to establish a baseline for the injury, Steve Melewski of MASNSport...

Impact The center fielder made a precautionary exit Monday due to hamstring soreness and wasn't initially expected to require imaging, but that no longer appears to be the case. There doesn't appear to be much concern about this being a long-term injury, but it's worth keeping an eye on Mullins' status over the next few days.

MARCH 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

MARCH 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

MARCH 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

JANUARY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

1 day after clinch, Mullins' 3-run HR in 9th sends O's soaring again HOUSTON -- Cedric Mullins delivered in the clutch. Again. One day after lifting a walk-off sacrifice fly as Baltimore clinched a playoff spo...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • MLB.COM

O's sneak by Astros thanks to Cedric Mullins' 3-run blast Cedric Mullins socked a go-ahead, three-run home run with one out in the top of the ninth inning as the Baltimore Orioles rallied for a stun...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Orioles, Rays both clinch playoff spots as Baltimore wins in 11 innings

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Orioles, Rays both clinch playoff spots as Baltimore wins in 11 innings

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

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs 17th steal Mullins went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 7-3 loss to the Red Sox.

Impact Mullins appears to have slipped into a strong-side platoon role. He's been just okay in September, hitting .280 (7-for-25) with two extra-base hits and two steals over nine contests. The veteran outfielder is slashing .247/.324/.441 with 13 home runs, 17 thefts, 63 RBI and 44 runs scored through 96 games this season. Aaron Hicks and Ryan McKenna have typically moved to center field when Mullins is on the bench.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against southpaw Mullins will sit against lefty Chris Sale and the Red Sox on Saturday.

Impact Mullins has spent large stretches of the season as a true everyday player, but the Orioles have turned to other players in center field against the last three southpaws they've faced. Aaron Hicks will get that assignment Saturday. Mullins has had fairly standard splits this season, posting a .787 OPS against righties and a .721 OPS against lefties, which means he wouldn't look out of place in a genuine everyday role but is no lock to reclaim one down the stretch.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits again versus lefty Mullins remains out of the lineup Wednesday versus the Angels.

Impact Mullins was on the bench Tuesday with the Angels throwing left-hander Reid Detmers and he'll take a seat again Wednesday as southpaw Patrick Sandoval toes the slab. Austin Hays, Aaron Hicks and Anthony Santander are starting across the outfield for the Orioles.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets breather versus lefty Mullins isn't in the Orioles' lineup Tuesday against the Angels.

Impact Reid Detmers will draw the start Tuesday for Los Angeles, so Mullins will stay put in Baltimore's dugout to begin the game. Ryan McKenna will take over in center field and bat eighth while Mullins sits.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slugs three-run homer Mullins went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk Saturday in a 7-3 victory versus the Diamondbacks.

Impact Mullins had the big hit in Baltimore's six-run fourth inning, belting a three-run shot to right field to put the Orioles on the scoreboard. That long ball accounted for more RBI than he had logged over his previous seven games combined, as he came into the contest in the midst of a 3-for-24 stretch at the plate. Mullins has battled a groin injury through much of the campaign and hasn't yet found a groove, though he's been moderately productive with a .245/.324/.447 slash line, 13 homers, 60 RBI, 41 runs and 16 stolen bases over 367 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records 16th steal Mullins went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Diamondbacks.

Impact Mullins hasn't found much success at the plate since returning from a groin injury, going 13-for-68 (.191) over his last 19 games. While three of those hits are home runs, his inability to get on base has limited him to two steals in that span. The outfielder is at a .245/.322/.439 slash line with 12 homers, 16 steals, 57 RBI, 40 runs scored, 20 doubles and three triples through 88 games. It wouldn't be surprising to see Mullins sit more frequently versus left-handed pitchers if he can't turn things around soon.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in loss Mullins went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and two runs scored in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Rockies.

Impact Mullins lifted a fly ball in the fifth over the right field wall to provide the Orioles with their initial run of the contest. It was the 12th homer of the year for Mullins and just his third off a fellow southpaw. Mullins, who also drew a walk, had been struggling coming into the game with just a .196 average and one walk in 51 August at-bats. He's spent the past week hitting out of the bottom third of the lineup as he attempts to break out of his slump.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against lefty Mullins is not in the lineup Friday versus the Rockies.

Impact Mullins went 2-for-4 with a double, a homer and two RBI in Thursday's series finale against the Blue Jays, but he'll take a seat Friday with the Rockies throwing left-hander Kyle Freeland. Ryan McKenna is patrolling center field for the host Orioles.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 25, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Homers in win Mullins went 2-for-4 with a double and a two-run homer in Thursday's win over the Blue Jays.

Impact Mullins put the Orioles ahead 4-2 with his 11th homer of the year, a two-run blast off Jose Berrios in the fifth inning. The 28-year-old outfielder had been slumping a bit of late, going 4-for-24 (.167) over his prior six contests. Overall, his slash line is up to .253/.328/.448 with 55 RBI, 36 runs scored and 15 steals across 338 plate appearances this season.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cedric Mullins CLOBBERS a two-run home run to give the Orioles the lead over the Blue Jays

AUGUST 25, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

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Orioles, Rays both clinch playoff spots as Baltimore wins in 11 innings

Toronto Blue Jays vs. Baltimore Orioles Highlights

Cedric Mullins CLOBBERS a two-run home run to give the Orioles the lead over the Blue Jays