CEDRIC MULLINS NEWS

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

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

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AUGUST 23, 2023 • MLB.COM

Plays hero off bench Mullins went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 5-3 extra-inning win over the Mariners.

Impact Mullins delivered the go-ahead homer in the 10th inning after checking into the game as a defensive replacement in the sixth. The homer was his first in 10 at-bats since he returned from a groin injury. Mullins is up to 10 long balls, 49 RBI, 35 runs scored, 15 stolen bases and a .253/.339/.452 slash line over 300 plate appearances this season.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cedric Mullins plays hero twice in Orioles' 5-3 win over Mariners in 10 innings SEATTLE — Cedric Mullins leaped at the center field wall, extending his gloved right hand beyond it. He fell to the dirt on the warning trac...

AUGUST 14, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Catches breather Sunday Mullins isn't in the Orioles' lineup Sunday against Seattle.

Impact Mullins is 0-for-8 with three strikeouts since returning from the injured list Friday, and he'll get a day off Sunday to clear his head. Mullins' absence opens up a spot for James McCann to enter the lineup and bat ninth while starting behind the dish.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steals base, scores run in win Mullins went 0-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 1-0 extra-inning win over the Mariners.

Impact Mullins was the initial runner in the 10th inning and promptly stole third before scoring the game's lone run on a Ryan Mountcastle single. Mullins is 0-for-8 with three strikeouts over two games since returning from the injured list, but the good news is he's played every inning in center field. The speedy outfielder has 15 steals and a .251/.338/.440 slash line over 71 contests in an injury-plagued season.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hitless in return Mullins (groin) went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in Friday's 9-2 loss to the Mariners.

Impact Mullins missed over three weeks with a right adductor strain and didn't do very well in his return to the majors. He should maintain a starting role in center field, though Colton Cowser and Austin Hays could also see time there if Mullins has a sluggish first few games back. For the season, Mullins is slashing .255/.342/.447 with nine home runs, 14 stolen bases, 47 RBI and 33 runs scored over 294 plate appearances.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from injured list Mullins (groin) was activated from the 10-day injured list Friday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Mullins has been sidelined for more than three weeks with a right adductor strain but has been cleared to rejoin the Orioles following a four-game rehab stint with Double-A Bowie. The center fielder has been limited to 69 games for Baltimore this season due to injury but has been productive for fantasy managers when on the field, batting .259/.347/.454 with nine home runs and 14 stolen bases.

AUGUST 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could be back Friday Mullins (groin) will appear in his fourth rehab game with Double-A Bowie on Wednesday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Impact Mullins has gone 3-for-15 over his first three games with Bowie and will get one more opportunity to work on getting his timing back in the plate and potentially playing some innings in center field. Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that if he checks out fine following Wednesday's appearance, Mullins could be activated from the 10-day injured list in advance of Friday's series opener in Seattle.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Another rehab game Tuesday Mullins (groin) is playing in another rehab game Tuesday with Double-A Bowie, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

Impact Mullins kicked off his rehab assignment Saturday with Bowie and has gone 1-for-10 through two games. Out since July 19 because of a right groin strain, the 28-year-old outfielder should be back on the Orioles' active roster by the end of this week.

AUGUST 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for rehab games Mullins (groin) is scheduled to play in rehab games with Double-A Bowie on Saturday and Sunday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

Impact Orioles manager Brandon Hyde indicated Tuesday that Mullins would be sidelined until mid-August, but the dynamic 28-year-old center fielder has apparently turned a corner in his recovery from the groin strain that sent him to the injured list July 19. He should be back with Baltimore early next week, assuming all goes well this weekend on the farm.

AUGUST 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Due back in 10-14 days Mullins (groin) is expected back in the next 10-14 days, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Impact We already knew Mullins was expected back in early August, but this new timeline puts it closer to the middle of the month. Once healthy, Mullins should reprise his role as an everyday player against righties and a part-time player against southpaws.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tracking toward early August return Orioles general manager Mike Elias indicated Friday that Mullins (groin) should return in early August, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 28-year-old has been sidelined for nearly two weeks with a groin injury but recently advanced to running. It's not clear whether Mullins will require a rehab assignment before returning, but Elias expects the outfielder to be with the big club for a "large part of August."

JULY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Advances to running Mullins (groin) is scheduled to do some running Wednesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Mullins has already been hitting and throwing, but the big test for his right adductor strain will be sprinting work and agility drills. He's been on the 10-day injured list since July 19 and there remains no timetable for his return, though the dynamic center fielder does seem to be making significant progress this week.

JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Timetable uncertain Mullins (groin) said Thursday that he's not sure how long he'll be sidelined, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Mullins is dealing with a right adductor strain, which is an injury similar to what kept him out for nearly a month during the first half. He is able to perform all baseball activities other than running, but it's not clear when he might be cleared to perform the latter activity. Aaron Hicks has been handling center field for the Orioles with Mullins out.

JULY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shelved with adductor strain The Orioles placed Mullins on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a right adductor groin strain.

Impact Baltimore had previously labeled the injury that kept Mullins out of the lineup for the previous three games as a right quadricep tightness, but follow-up tests evidently revealed a slightly different diagnosis for the outfielder. Whatever the case, Mullins won't be eligible for activation until July 26, and it's possible that he misses more than the minimum amount of time if he isn't ready to resume baseball activities by this weekend. While Mullins is sidelined, Aaron Hicks will likely serve as his primary replacement in center field.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Held out again Tuesday Mullins (quad) remains out of the lineup Tuesday against the Dodgers, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

Impact It's the third straight start Mullins has missed after he tweaked his right quad during Saturday's game versus the Marlins. The Orioles have given no indication to this point that it could be more than a day-to-day situation. Aaron Hicks is again in center field for Baltimore on Tuesday.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Monday Mullins (quadriceps) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Marlins.

Impact Mullins will hit the bench for a second straight day while he manages a tight right quad. The Orioles are seemingly viewing the quad issue as a day-to-day situation, so Mullins doesn't yet appear to be at risk of landing on the 10-day injured list. Aaron Hicks will spell Mullins in center field and bat sixth Monday.

JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Sunday Mullins (quadriceps) isn't in the Orioles' lineup Sunday against the Marlins.

Impact Mullins had to exit Saturday's contest after experiencing tightness in his right quad, and the injury will continue to keep him out through Sunday. Aaron Hicks will start in center field in Mullins' place and bat fifth.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE