The speedy Mullins gives the Mets an all-around upgrade in center, where Tyrone Taylor was playing terrific defense but providing little offense. Versatile veteran Jeff McNeil has also been getting starts in center because of his bat, but he has much more experience at second base and the corner outfield spots.

The Mets are trading for Cedric Mullins from the O's, a source told MLB.com's Anthony DiComo on Thursday, giving them the center-field depth they'd been seeking at the Trade Deadline. The clubs have not confirmed the move.

The New York Mets are finalizing a deal to acquire center fielder Cedric Mullins in a trade with the Baltimore Orioles, sources confirmed to ESPN on Thursday.

With a revamped roster, the Mets are +850 to win the World Series, per DraftKings Sportsbook, only behind the Los Angeles Dodgers (+285), the Philadelphia Phillies (+800) and the Detroit Tigers (+800). With the trade deadline moves, New York now has a payroll of $339.8 million, per Spotrac.

The Mets didn’t disappoint in 2025’s MLB Trade Deadline. As promised by Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns, they reinvented their bullpen by adding three top-tier pieces (Gregory Soto, Ryan Helsley and Tyler Rogers) and upgraded at center field (Cedric Mullins).

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Mets Make Juan Soto Decision After Leaving Padres Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Outfielder Juan Soto is in his eighth major-league season after making his debut with the Washington Nationals in 2018.