Cedric Mullins
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MLB Player Data
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Jun 27 2025Mullins went 1-for-5 with three RBI, a run scored, a double and a walk in Friday's 22-8 victory over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins' three RBI were his most since a four-RBI display back during his May 14 outing. The veteran outfielder has cooled off dramatically following an outstanding start to the year, which saw him bat .290 and slug .661 through April 19. Not only is Mullins hitting only .151 over 53 at-bats since coming off the injured list on June 10, but he's also slashing a pitiful .186/.238/.331 with six home runs, seven doubles, 19 RBI and five stolen bases across his last 186 plate appearances (46 games).
Jun 18 2025Mullins went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 12-8 defeat to the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins socked his 12th homer of the season, and he continues to hit more for power than average since returning from the injured list. Across his last 29 at-bats, the speedy outfielder is batting just .207 but has two big flies, two doubles and four RBI. Mullins had worked his way atop Baltimore's lineup earlier this year before giving way to Jackson Holliday in the leadoff spot -- the former has now hit sixth or lower in each of his last 16 outings -- and Mullins' fantasy upside may not be as pronounced while he's in the lower part of the batting order.
Jun 14 2025Mullins went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run during Saturday's 6-5 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins went yard for the 11th time, bringing his OPS up to .786 on the season. If he can keep that pace, it would be the second-best season mark of his career, behind just his career season in 2021. The 30-year-old now has four extra-base hits over his last three games after going the five prior games without one.
Jun 12 2025Mullins is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's lefty ace Tarik Skubal on the bump for the Tigers, so the left-handed-hitting Mullins will receive a day off. Colton Cowser will slide over to center field and Dylan Carlson will handle left field for the Orioles.
Jun 10 2025The Orioles activated Mullins (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins has been shelved since late May by a right hamstring strain but has been cleared to return to action after taking live at-bats Sunday. He will be skipping a rehab assignment. Colton Cowser and Jorge Mateo had been handling center field while Mullins was out, but Cowser will move to a corner-outfield spot now and Mateo will likely operate mostly in a reserve role.
Jun 8 2025Mullins (hamstring) took live at-bats Sunday and is expected to return to the Orioles during the upcoming week, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins has been out of action since May 28 due to a right hamstring issue. The veteran outfielder resumed running last week and could be ready for activation during Baltimore's upcoming homestand, which begins Tuesday against Detroit. While Mullins has been out, Colton Cowser and Jorge Mateo have been handling center field duties for the Orioles.
Jun 4 2025Interim manager Tony Mansolino said Wednesday that Mullins (hamstring) has resumed running and is expected to begin baseball activities soon, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins landed on the injured list Friday due to a strained right hamstring, and the fact that he's already back to running is encouraging. It's still unknown if he'll be able to return from the IL when eligible Sunday, though some clarity may come once he progresses a bit further in his rehab.
May 30 2025The Orioles placed Mullins on the 10-day injured list Friday, retroactive to May 29, due to a right hamstring strain. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's not yet known when exactly Mullins suffered the injury, but he sat out two games at the start of the week for rest purposes before rejoining the lineup Wednesday against the Cardinals, and he went 2-for-4 with a steal and two runs in that contest. According to Danielle Allentuck of TheBaltimoreBanner.com, the outfielder was diagnosed with a mild strain and could return when first eligible June 8. Cooper Hummel was added to the big-league roster in a corresponding move, and he could see action in center field while Mullins is out, along with Dylan Carlson and Jorge Mateo.
May 28 2025Mullins (rest) is starting and playing center field for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Orioles rested Mullins in back-to-back games to begin the week, but he'll be back in the lineup for Wednesday's series finale against St. Louis. Mullins is slashing .226/.320/.446 in 203 plate appearances this season.
May 27 2025Mullins is being rested for a second game in a row Tuesday against the Cardinals, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Mullins typically plays against most lefties and all righties, yet he's now sat in three of the last four games -- all against righties. Mullins is hitting .211 with two home runs, one steal and a 33.3 percent strikeout rate over the last 10 games. Jorge Mateo is getting a rare start against a righty in Mullins' place.
May 26 2025Mullins isn't part of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins will yield to Dylan Carlson in center field Monday for the start of a three-game set against St. Louis. Mullins is 12-for-50 (.240) with three home runs, two stolen bases and a 31.5 percent K rate in his last 13 appearances.
May 24 2025Mullins is not in Baltimore's starting lineup for Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins will begin Game 2 in the dugout after going 0-for-3 with a walk and two strikeouts in the Orioles' 6-5 extra-innings loss in Game 1. Heston Kjerstad, Jorge Mateo and Dylan Carlson will serve in the outfield for Game 2.
May 18 2025Mullins went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double and two RBI in Sunday's 10-4 loss to the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins got the Orioles on the board with a solo home run in the fifth inning and followed it up with an RBI double in the sixth. While the 30-year-old has gone just 7-for-36 over his past 10 games, he's flashed some pop with five extra-base hits and three multi-hit efforts in that span. On the year, he's slashing .227/.328/.455 with nine homers, 27 RBI, 22 runs scored and six steals across 177 plate appearances.
May 11 2025Mullins went 2-for-4 with a double, a steal and two runs scored in Sunday's win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins doubled in the fifth and stole third before eventually coming in to score. He crossed home once more in the sixth to record his first game scoring multiple runs since April 19. Mullins had just one hit this month coming into the game and has just two extra-base hits and two RBI since that April 19 game. The Orioles face righties in five of their six games this coming week, which should afford Mullins opportunities to try and hit his way out of his ongoing slump.
May 10 2025Mullins will start in center field and bat sixth against the Angels on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins has occupied the leadoff spot for the majority of the season. He has struggled at the plate as of late (1-for-26 with a solo home run and seven strikeouts over his last seven games), which has prompted Orioles manager Brandon Hyde to move the 30-year-old center fielder down in the batting order. Jackson Holliday will serve as Baltimore's leadoff hitter for Saturday's contest.
May 8 2025Mullins is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Twins, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins is presumably getting some rest for the day game after a night game, marking his first absence from the lineup since April 27. With Mullins on the bench, Ramon Laureano will cover center field, while Gunnar Henderson will slide up to the leadoff spot.
Apr 18 2025Mullins went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in Friday's 8-3 loss to the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins opened the scoring in the second inning, when he took a 91 mph fastball from Andrew Abbott deep to right field for a 345-foot solo home run. It was Mullins' fifth home run of the year, and his 18 RBI is tied with Tyler Soderstrom and Spencer Torkelson for second-most in the American League behind Aaron Judge (22).
Apr 16 2025Mullins went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and a steal in Tuesday's loss to the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins finally got the Orioles on the board in the seventh with a solo home run to center. He is currently pacing the club in nearly every offensive category while sitting eighth in all of baseball with a .435 on-base percentage and seventh with a 1.055 OPS.
Apr 6 2025Mullins is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins will head to the bench along with fellow left-handed hitters Jackson Holliday, Heston Kjerstad and Ryan O'Hearn as the Orioles look for platoon advantages against Royals southpaw Kris Bubic.
Apr 3 2025Mullins went 1-for-3 with a solo homer and an additional run scored in Thursday's 8-4 loss to the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins led off the bottom of the first inning with a 374-foot blast off Tanner Houck, his third already this season, to cut Baltimore's deficit to 2-1. The 31-year-old Mullins has gotten off to a fast start, going 8-for-26 with 11 RBI and a pair of stolen bases in his first seven games. Thursday's outing was the first time Mullins has batted leadoff this year, though he's unlikely to remain atop the order with Gunnar Henderson (side) expected to rejoin the Orioles on Friday.
Mar 31 2025Mullins went 2-for-4 with a double and four RBI in Monday's win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins played a key part in each of Baltimore's two four-run innings; he doubled in a pair of runs in the first inning and brought home two more with a single in the eighth. Mullins has been on fire to start the 2025 campaign, going 7-for-18 (.350) with 10 RBI and three extra-base hits through five games. Last year, it took him 11 games to collect seven hits and 15 games to reach 10 RBI.
Mar 27 2025Mullins went 3-for-5 with two home runs, five RBI, and two runs scored in Thursday's 12-2 win over Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins took Blue Jays right-hander Jose Berrios deep for a solo shot in the fourth inning, later smashing a three-run homer during the seventh frame to get the Opening Day rout fully underway. The 30-year-old outfielder struggled during spring training while batting .136 (6-for-44) with one homer and five RBI, but he should play close to an everyday role in center field this season and could even work his way up Baltimore's batting order if his bat continues to heat up.
Mar 3 2025Mullins went 0-for-3 in Monday's Grapefruit League game against Boston and is now 1-for-13 during spring training. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After spending most of last season batting in the bottom part of the order, it remains unclear if the 30-year-old outfielder will be able to hit in the top part of Baltimore's lineup in 2025. Anthony Santander's exit this past offseason opens up an opportunity for Mullins to settle into a favorable lineup spot, but the Orioles may want to see the latter find a rhythm this spring before granting him that chance. Mullins' playing time was also fairly sporadic a year ago, but he's likely to handle the bulk of the reps in center field and offers enough power and speed to be worthy of drafting in most mixed fantasy leagues.
Jan 9 2025The Orioles and Mullins avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $8.725 million contract Thursday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was Mullins' final year of arbitration eligibility. The 30-year-old slashed .234/.305/.405 with 18 home runs and 32 stolen bases across 147 regular-season games in 2024 and is slated to be the Orioles' primary center fielder again in 2025.
Sep 28 2024Mullins isn't in Baltimore's lineup for Saturday's game against Minnesota, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins has logged a base hit in six of his last seven games, but he'll be replaced in center field Saturday by Austin Slater, who will bat ninth.
Sep 26 2024Mullins went 3-for-4 with a double, three runs scored and two stolen bases in Wednesday's 9-7 win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran center fielder tied his season high in knocks, with his last three-hit effort coming back on Sept. 2. Mullins has turned things around over the final month of the regular season, slashing .270/.357/.500 through 20 games in September with five homers, 12 runs, 13 RBI and a perfect 7-for-7 showing on the basepaths.
Sep 23 2024Mullins went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was Mullins' first homer since Sept. 10. He's hit safely in three straight games but has otherwise displayed a bit of inconsistency in September, batting .258 (17-for-66) with five homers, five stolen bases and 13 RBI over 18 contests. He's at least been able to secure steady playing time in center field, though he was at the bottom of the order Sunday following the returns of Jordan Westburg and Ramon Urias. Mullins has typically hit between sixth and eighth in the lineup this season.
Sep 21 2024Mullins (neck) is batting second and playing center field Saturday against Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins collided with Austin Slater during Thursday's game and was unavailable for Friday's contest due to neck stiffness. Mullins will rejoin the starting nine Saturday, slotting into his regular spot in center field. He has a .700 OPS and 30 stolen bases this season.
Sep 20 2024Mullins was unavailable for Friday's game against the Tigers due to neck discomfort, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins' neck issue stems from his collision with Austin Slater during Thursday's contest. The Orioles haven't offered any information regarding the severity of his injury, but the 29-year-old can be considered day-to-day for now. Slater, Colton Cowser and Anthony Santander started across Baltimore's outfield Friday, and the O's would likely roll out the same trio if Mullins is unable to play Saturday.
Sep 19 2024Mullins went 1-for-5 with a stolen base in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins is just 3-for-19 over his last five games, but he's picked up three steals in that span. The outfielder's theft Thursday was his 30th of the year, making this the third time in four seasons he's reached that mark. While he's occasionally sat out against southpaws throughout the year, Mullins has picked up steadier playing time while the Orioles are dealing with a number of injuries. He's now at a .228/.300/.400 slash line with 17 home runs, 52 RBI and 62 runs scored through 140 contests.
Sep 17 2024Mullins went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Tuesday's 10-0 loss to the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins was hitless for the fifth time in the last seven games, but he still managed to post his third steal in that span. The outfielder is up to 29 steals on 35 attempts this year. If he can swipe one more bag, he'll have his third 30-steal campaign in four years. He's added a .231/.305/.408 slash line with 17 home runs, 51 RBI, 62 runs scored and 15 doubles over 138 contests, and his playing time has been more consistent for much of the second half.
Sep 14 2024Mullins went 2-for-3 with an RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins drove in the Orioles first run with an RBI single in the third and reached base two more times in Saturday's win. Mullins stole his 28th bag, which ties him for 10th most in the American League this season. The 29-year-old has been riding a hot streak since the end of August. Mullins has started 13 straight games and is hitting .349 with four homers and 10 RBI during that stretch.
Sep 10 2024Mullins went 2-for-4 with two home runs, three RBI, a stolen base and a walk in Tuesday's 5-3 win against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Orioles center fielder opened the game's scoring when he cracked a 334-foot solo shot to right around Pesky's Pole in the first inning. Mullins then returned to slug another homer, this one going 407 feet and being of the two-run variety, off starting pitcher Kutter Crawford in his next at-bat. Mullins has caught fire in September, as he's hitting .400 (12-for-30) with four homers, two steals, seven runs scored and nine RBI across nine games so far this month.
Sep 9 2024Mullins will start in center field and bat second in Monday's game in Boston, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins hadn't previously batted higher than fifth all season and that came back in April. The center fielder is 10-for-24 with a couple home runs so far in September and the Orioles want to see if he can spark them from higher in the batting order with his hot bat. Typical No. 2 hitter Adley Rutschman will hit fifth Monday.
Sep 7 2024Mullins went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Saturday's 7-1 loss to the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins remains dialed in at the plate -- he's 10-for-24 (.417) over his last eight games, adding two homers, six RBI and two stolen bases in that span. His long ball Saturday was the Orioles' lone extra-base hit in the contest. The outfielder is up to a .232/.301/.405 slash line with 15 homers, 47 RBI, 59 runs scored and 26 steals through 130 contests. His OPS is over .700 for the first time since April 30.
Sep 4 2024Mullins went 2-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Wednesday's 8-1 loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins has gone 9-for-21 (.429) with two steals, a home run and five RBI during his six-game hitting streak. The outfielder has stolen seven bases over his last 18 games, giving him 26 thefts on the year and putting him within striking distance of his third 30-steal campaign in four years. He's added a .231/.298/.398 slash line with 14 home runs, 46 RBI and 58 runs scored through 128 contests, but he's trending in the right direction after serving as a platoon player for much of the year.
Sep 2 2024Mullins went 3-for-6 with a two-run home run, an RBI double and two additional runs scored during Monday's 13-3 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins belted his 14th home run of the season Monday, tagging Touki Toussaint for a two-run shot in the eighth inning. The performance marked Mullins' first three-hit game since June 27 (52 games). He's slashing .227/.292/.397 in 413 plate appearances in 2024.
Sep 1 2024Mullins went 1-for-2 with two walks and a stolen base in Saturday's 7-5 loss to the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins hit just .226 over his last 14 games in August, but he was able to swipe six bases in that span, in part thanks to an 8:5 BB:K. The outfielder reached the 25-steal mark for the third time in the last four years, and he could get to 30 again if he remains productive on the basepaths in September. Overall, Mullins is slashing .222/.290/.386 with 13 home runs, 41 RBI, 54 runs scored, 14 doubles and three triples over 399 plate appearances.
Aug 30 2024Mullins is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins will yield to Colton Cowser in center field Friday as Colorado trots out left-hander Austin Gomber. Mullins is hitless in his last 13 at-bats but has scored twice and stolen a base during that stretch.
Aug 27 2024Mullins (quadriceps) is starting in center field and batting seventh Tuesday against the Dodgers, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old sat out the past two games after being lifted from Friday's contest due to quadriceps tightness, but he'll rejoin the lineup following Monday's team off day. Mullins has a .217/.321/.370 slash line with two homers and four steals through 20 games in August.
Aug 25 2024Mullins (quadriceps) took part in the Orioles' batting practice ahead of their matchup with the Astros on Sunday, Taylor Lyons of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins was ruled out of the lineup for the second game in a row due to a quadriceps injury he suffered Friday, but his participation in batting practice is a positive sign. Baltimore has a day off Monday before they'll launch a three-game series on the road against the Dodgers on Tuesday and Mullins can be considered day-to-day for the time being.
Aug 24 2024Mullins (quad) isn't in the Orioles' lineup for Saturday's game versus Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Left quadricep tightness forced Mullins to make an early exit from Friday's game, and he'll take at least one day to recover. In the meantime, Austin Slater, Colton Cowser and Anthony Santander will serve as Baltimore's outfield trio.
Aug 23 2024Mullins was removed from Friday's game against the Astros due to left quad tightness, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins went 0-for-1 with a walk before his quad forced him to come out of Friday's contest in the fifth inning. If the 29-year-old is forced to miss any amount of time, Austin Slater, who entered as Mullins' replacement, would be the favorite to pick up additional starts in the outfield.
Aug 21 2024Mullins is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With left-hander Sean Manaea on the hill for the Mets, the left-handed-hitting Mullins will take a seat. Colton Cowser will occupy center field and Austin Slater will play left field for the Orioles.
Aug 20 2024Mullins is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mets, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins will hit the bench for the second straight game since the Mets are sending out another left-handed starter (Jose Quintana) on Tuesday. Colton Cowser will shift to center field while Austin Slater receives a start in left.
Aug 19 2024Mullins is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Mullins will take a seat Monday with southpaw David Peterson on the bump for the Metropolitans. In his place, Colton Cowser will bat seventh and play center field.
Aug 18 2024Mullins went 1-for-3 with a stolen base in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins has been more active on the basepaths with three steals over his last four games. It helps that the outfielder has gone 8-for-27 (.296) across his last 10 contests, which is one of his better stretches this season. For the year, he's at a .224/.283/.397 slash line with 22 steals, 13 home runs, 41 RBI and 51 runs scored over 373 plate appearances. He remains limited to a strong-side platoon role in center field, with Colton Cowser often shifting over from left when the Orioles face a southpaw.
Aug 16 2024Mullins went 1-for-2 with a solo homer and a stolen base in Thursday's win over Boston while also being hit by a pitch. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins was plunked by Nick Pivetta in his first trip to the plate but got his revenge the next time through the order, smacking a leadoff home run in the fifth inning on a hanging slider to give Baltimore a 3-1 lead. It marked the 13th long ball on the season for the outfielder and his second this month, but he's still batting just .194 (6-for-31) with three RBI and five runs scored in August. Mullins also swiped his 20th bag in Thursday's contest and has hit safely in each of his last three starts.
Aug 14 2024Mullins is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-handed-hitting Mullins will begin Wednesday's contest on the bench as the Nationals send lefty DJ Herz to the hill. Colton Cowser will patrol center field for the Orioles.
Aug 11 2024Mullins is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though he's back on the bench Sunday with southpaw Jeffrey Springs starting for the Rays, the lefty-hitting Mullins has recaptured some playing time against righties of late. Mullins started in each of the Orioles' last three matchups with right-handers, going 3-for-12 with a home run and a double. Meanwhile, Eloy Jimenez was out of the lineup for two of those contests and may be moving back into more of a short-side platoon role.
Aug 9 2024Mullins went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 4-1 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins' playing time has been slipping again in August -- he sat out consecutive games earlier in the week. He's responded by going 3-for-8 across his last two contests, but his hold on a regular spot in the lineup depends on how often Colton Cowser is in center field. Mullins is at a .221/.276/.396 slash line with 12 homers, 40 RBI, 48 runs scored and 19 stolen bases over 106 games this season, but without a guaranteed role versus right-handed pitchers, he's a risky fantasy option at this stage of the campaign.
Aug 7 2024Mullins is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game in Toronto, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Orioles are facing right-hander Bowden Francis, and this marks the second straight day the left-handed-hitting Mullins has been on the bench versus a righty. Once again, Baltimore is going with Colton Cowser in center field, Anthony Santander in right field, Ryan O'Hearn in left field and Eloy Jimenez at designated hitter.
Aug 6 2024Mullins is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest in Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's right-hander Chris Bassitt on the hill for the Blue Jays, but the left-handed hitting Mullins nonetheless will find himself on the bench to begin the game. Colton Cowser will patrol center field for the Orioles while Ryan O'Hearn gets a start in left.
Aug 3 2024Mullins is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Mullins has gone 0-for-7 with one run scored over the first two games of the series. He'll begin Saturday's game in the dugout with the Guardians sending southpaw Joey Cantillo to the mound. Colton Cowser will shift over center field while Austin Slater starts in left field.
Jul 31 2024Mullins went 2-for-2 with three walks, a stolen base and one run scored in Wednesday's 10-4 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins has hit safely in five straight games, going 7-for-14 with six walks in that span. Prior to Wednesday, he had walked multiple times in a game just once this year. The outfielder is now slashing .227/.282/.400 with 11 home runs, 19 steals, 38 RBI and 45 runs scored through 99 contests. Mullins' walk rate of 6.7 percent is the lowest he's posted in his last four years, so any gains he can make in that area should help him hold the starting job in center field.
Jul 30 2024Mullins went 1-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins has hit safely in four straight games for the first time since mid-June. The outfielder started July poorly but is now hitting .237 (14-for-59) over 22 games this month. He's holding onto a starting job in center field, but it's a loose grip after the Orioles traded for Eloy Jimenez, Cristian Pache and Austin Slater over the last few days. Slater would be a natural platoon partner for Mullins, but it's possible Colton Cowser moves over from left field on a more regular basis if Mullins slumps at any point down the stretch. For the year, Mullins is slashing .221/.271/.396 with 11 home runs, 38 RBI, 44 runs scored and 18 thefts through 98 contests.
Jul 29 2024Mullins isn't in the lineup for the second game of Monday's doubleheader versus the Blue Jays, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk and a run in the Orioles' 11-5 win in the first game of the twin bill, but he'll begin the second contest of the day on the bench. Colton Cowser will start in center field for the nightcap.
Jul 27 2024Mullins went 2-for-4 with a home run and four RBI in Saturday's 9-4 loss to the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins did all of the damage for the Orioles, driving in two on a double in the seventh inning and launching a two-run homer in the ninth. The outfielder has started five of eight games since the All-Star break but does have five hits and two long balls in those contests. On the season, he is hitting .217 with 11 home runs, 36 RBI, 42 runs scored and 17 steals across 311 plate appearances.
Jul 26 2024Mullins is not in the lineup for Friday's game versus the Padres, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: For the second straight game, Mullins is absent from the lineup with a right-hander -- in this case, Adam Mazur -- on the rubber. Colton Cowser will be in center field for the Orioles while Heston Kjerstad handles left.
Jul 25 2024Mullins is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game in Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Right-hander Roddery Munoz is on the hill for the Marlins, but the left-handed-hitting Mullins will nonetheless begin the contest on the bench. Colton Cowser will patrol center field for the Orioles and Austin Hays will occupy left.
Jul 21 2024Mullins is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins went 2-for-4 with a solo homer, a walk and an additional run scored Saturday but won't start Sunday against Texas southpaw Andrew Heaney. Colton Cowser will man center field and bat seventh in the series finale.
Jul 20 2024Mullins went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, an additional run and a walk in Saturday's 8-4 victory versus Texas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins hit one of three Baltimore homers in the win, slugging a solo shot to right field in the third inning. It was his 10th long ball of the campaign, marking the fourth straight season in which he's belted double-digit homers. Mullins also has recorded double-digit steals in each of those campaigns.
Jul 14 2024Mullins is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Mullins hit the bench for Saturday's 6-1 loss while right-hander Luis Gil took the hill for the Yankees, and Mullins will remain out of the lineup for the series finale with a southpaw (Carlos Rodon) taking the hill for the opposition. Colton Cowser will cover center field and bat ninth in Mullins' place.
Jul 13 2024Mullins isn't in the Orioles' lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins will get a day to collect himself Saturday after slashing .167/.194/.200 to begin the month of July. While he rests, Colton Cowser will pick up a start in center field and bat eighth.
Jul 10 2024Mullins is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lefty Shota Imanaga is on the hill for the Cubs, so Mullins and fellow left-handed hitter Heston Kjerstad will duck out of the Baltimore lineup. Austin Hays and Colton Cowser will pick up starts in left and center field, respectively.
Jul 5 2024Mullins is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Mullins will avoid a matchup with LHP Hogan Harris on Friday, giving way to Colton Cowser in center field. Mullins is slashing .220/.265/.388 with nine homers and 16 stolen bases across 268 plate appearances.
Jun 30 2024Mullins is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins has gone 0-for-6 with a strikeout in the past two games, which followed an eight-game stretch in which he went 14-for-31 with three homers, three steals, six RBI and nine runs. Colton Cowser will take over in center field against Texas lefty Andrew Heaney.
Jun 27 2024Mullins went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run, an additional run and a double in an 11-2 win over the Rangers on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins belted a two-run homer in the fourth inning to give Baltimore an 8-1 lead. It was his second long ball in as many games, and the outfielder finished with his sixth multi-hit effort over his past eight contests. Over that stretch Mullins is batting a scorching .452 with three home runs, six RBI, nine runs and three stolen bases.
Jun 26 2024Mullins went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in a 4-2 victory versus the Guardians on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins broke a 2-2 tie in the seventh inning with a solo shot to right field. The outfielder finished with his fifth multi-hit effort over his past seven contests, a span in which he's batting .407 (11-for-27) with two homers, four RBI and seven runs. Mullins was hitting .170 at the end of the day June 8 but has ridden a recent hot streak to bring that mark up to a more respectable .214.
Jun 25 2024Mullins isn't starting Tuesday's game against Cleveland, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins will dodge a matchup with southpaw Logan Allen on Tuesday, with Colton Cowser taking over in center field. Mullins is slashing .204/.249/.351 with 16 stolen bases across 71 games.
Jun 22 2024Mullins went 2-for-5 with a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 14-11 loss to the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins has multiple hits in three straight games, and he's added a pair of extra-base hits and three steals in that span. He's batting .333 (14-for-42) over his last 12 contests, a stretch that has helped him regain a starting role in center field. The outfielder is batting .202 on the year -- this is the first time he's been at or above .200 since May 8. He's added a .592 OPS, seven home runs, 25 RBI, 35 runs scored and a team-leading 16 steals.
Jun 20 2024Mullins went 2-for-6 with a double, a two-run homer and three runs scored in Thursday's win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins capitalized on a hanging slider from Luis Gil in the top of the second and sent it into the stands in right field for a two-run shot, giving the Orioles an early 3-1 lead. The outfielder would then add a double in the ninth before coming around to score for a third time, giving him back-to-back multi-hit games. Mullins has also scored multiple runs in two straight contests, while Thursday's home run marked his first long ball since April 26 against the Athletics.
Jun 19 2024Mullins went 2-for-5 with one RBI, two runs scored and two stolen bases in 7-6 win over the Yankees on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins singled, stole second base and scored on a Ramon Urias home run in the fifth inning. He then took over in the 10th frame, hitting an RBI single, stealing third and scoring on an errant throw. Mullins saw a five-game hitting streak come to an end Tuesday but responded with a big game that included his first RBI in the month of June. While his .193 batting average is obviously disappointing, Mullins has still managed to accumulate six home runs and 15 steals over 224 plate appearances in 2024.
Jun 18 2024Mullins is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Yankees, Cordell Woodland of 105.7 The Fan Baltimore reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins' playing time has fluctuated over the last few weeks, but he's now made five consecutive starts in center field and seems to have reclaimed a near everyday gig. Still, Mullins will get the day off Tuesday, giving way to Colton Cowser in center.
Jun 16 2024Mullins will start in center field and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins appeared to have lost hold of his regular spot in the outfield to Austin Hays earlier this month, but the former has seemingly regained the gig. Hays is sitting for the Orioles' third straight matchup with a right-hander (Zack Wheeler), while the lefty-hitting Mullins has started on each of those occasions and also started against a southpaw (Ranger Suarez) on Friday. Mullins enters Sunday's game riding a four-game hitting streak.
Jun 9 2024Mullins went 2-for-4 with a triple, a stolen base and one run scored in Sunday's 9-2 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins entered Sunday 0-for-22 over his last eight games. He was able to break the drought with a fifth-inning single before adding a leadoff triple in the seventh. The outfielder has two steals over his last four contests even amid his deep slump. Mullins is slashing just .178/.227/.317 with 13 steals, six home runs, 22 RBI and 25 runs scored over 194 plate appearances this season. He's picked up extra work while Austin Hays (ribs) has been limited to a bench role, but Mullins is likely to see a smaller role once the Orioles' outfield is back to full health.
Jun 6 2024Mullins is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest in Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The last time Mullins made a start against a lefty came back on May 15 against Yusei Kikuchi. Kikuchi is on the mound again for Thursday's tilt, but Mullins will begin the series finale on the bench. Colton Cowser will patrol center field Thursday while Austin Hays handles left field.
Jun 5 2024Mullins went 0-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and one run scored in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins has seen his playing time dip amid his prolonged struggles at the plate. He's gone just 9-for-73 (.123) with a 3:24 BB:K over 26 contests since the start of May, though he has managed to pick up six steals in that span despite his troubles getting on base. Mullins is slashing a meager .178/.225/.314 with 12 steals, six home runs, 22 RBI and 23 runs scored over 182 plate appearances this year. Austin Hays and Colton Cowser have been the main players to benefit from Mullins' decreased playing time, and the Orioles aren't short on prospects to call up if they choose to mix up the composition of outfielders on their roster.
Jun 4 2024Mullins is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins has now been out of the lineup for three of the last four games, and all of them have been against right-handed pitching. He's hitless across his previous five contests, dragging his season line down to .181/.225/.319. Colton Cowser will again be in center field, while Austin Hays handles left.
Jun 3 2024Mullins is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins' grasp on a regular role in the Baltimore outfield could be loosening; he'll find himself on the bench against a right-handed starting pitcher (Kevin Gausman) for the second time in three games. Dating back to May 24, Mullins has produced just one hit in 20 at-bats, bringing his season-long slash line down to an abysmal .181/.225/.319 over 178 plate appearances. With Mullins taking a seat, Colton Cowser will cover center field while Austin Hays cracks the lineup in left field.
Jun 1 2024Mullins is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins will get a breather after going 1-for-12 with a triple, two RBI and a run scored while starting the last four games. Colton Cowser will slide over to center field while Kyle Stowers enters the lineup in left field and bats eighth against the Rays.
May 26 2024Mullins is out of the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the White Sox sending left-hander Garrett Crochet to the mound Sunday, the lefty-hitting Mullins will take a seat for the second straight game. Mullins pinch hit in the seventh inning in Saturday's 5-3 win, striking out in his only at-bat.
May 25 2024Mullins is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins will take a seat Saturday after going 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in Friday's 6-4 win over the White Sox. Baltimore will roll with Kyle Stowers in left field and Colton Cowser in center against Chicago right-hander Erick Fedde.
May 24 2024Mullins went 2-for-5 with two stolen bases and two runs scored in Thursday's win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins grounded into a fielder's choice in his first at-bat before going on to steal second and third and coming home for Baltimore's first run of the contest. He would add a single and come around to score during a four-run fourth inning for the Orioles, giving him only his second multi-hit performance this month. Mullins is batting just .160 (8-for-50) in May, though he's swiped four bags over his last five games.
May 22 2024Mullins is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After playing the final three innings of Tuesday's suspended game earlier Wednesday and finishing 0-for-3 in Baltimore's 3-1 loss, Mullins will get a breather for the regularly scheduled game. Colton Cowser will shift over from his usual spot in left field to make room in the lineup for Austin Hays and will replace Mullins in center field.
May 19 2024Mullins went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was Mullins' first multi-hit game since April 21. Over the 19 contests in between, he went a poor 6-for-63 (.095) with two steals and three RBI. Mullins has started to lose playing time, with Colton Cowser being the main beneficiary in center field. For the season, Mullins is slashing just .194/.241/.351 with seven steals, six home runs, 20 RBI, 17 runs scored and three doubles over 145 plate appearances.
May 17 2024Mullins is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Mariners, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins will be on the bench for the third time in the last five games despite the O's facing a right-handed pitcher Friday. The left-handed Mullins is amid a massive slump, batting .085 with a 30.2 percent strikeout rate in 63 plate appearances since April 22. Colton Cowser has been earning more work in center field and will start there Friday while Kyle Stowers and Ryan O'Hearn fill out the outfield.
May 12 2024Mullins is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Mullins is on the bench for the second straight game against a right-handed starting pitcher, with Colton Cowser once again sliding over from left field to cover center field in Mullins' stead. The Orioles haven't indicated that Mullins is dealing with an injury or illness, so the back-to-back days out of the lineup likely indicate that he's at risk of moving into a part-time role, if he hasn't already. Mullins is off to a rough start to the season, having posted a career-low .611 OPS and career-worst 25.2 percent strikeout rate across 131 plate appearances.
May 11 2024Mullins is not in the Orioles' lineup for Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins has struggled over his last three outings, going 1-for-12 with five strikeouts over that span. Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Mullins is "pressing big-time," per Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com, though Mullins is still available off the bench for Saturday's contest. Heston Kjerstad will start at left field while Colton Cowser shifts to center field.
May 5 2024Mullins is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the Orioles wrapping up their series in Cincinnati with a day game and a lefty (Nick Lodolo) on the hill for the Reds, manager Brandon Hyde likely viewed Sunday as an opportune time to give the lefty-hitting Mullins a day off. Ryan McKenna will check in for Mullins in center field.
May 2 2024Mullins is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Yankees are going with southpaw Carlos Rodon as their starting pitcher, so the Orioles have elected to give the left-handed-hitting Mullins a day off. Ryan McKenna will in for Mullins as Baltimore's starter in center field.
Apr 26 2024Mullins went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 3-2 extra-inning loss to the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins took Ross Stripling deep in the fourth inning to give the Orioles a 2-1 lead. Prior to Friday, Mullins had gone 0-for-11 with two walks and a stolen base over his last three games. The veteran outfielder is slashing .232/.286/.476 with six homers, 16 RBI, five steals, 16 runs scored and two doubles through 91 plate appearances. He continues to see the majority of the playing time in center field, though it's unclear if his playing time is in any danger following the recent call-ups of Heston Kjerstad and Ryna McKenna. If Mullins struggles, he could cede some at-bats versus southpaws to players like McKenna or Jorge Mateo.
Apr 21 2024Mullins went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in Sunday's 5-0 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins was caught stealing after reaching on a fielder's choice in the second inning, but he tried again with success in the fourth. His 10-game hitting streak ended Saturday with an 0-for-1 effort off the bench, but he's still providing quality at-bats from the bottom half of the order. The center fielder is now slashing .269/.311/.522 with five home runs, four steals, 15 RBI, 15 runs scored and two doubles over 74 plate appearances this season.
Apr 20 2024Mullins isn't in Baltimore's lineup for Saturday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Southpaw Cole Ragans will toe the slab for Kansas City to begin Saturday's contest, so the lefty-hitting Mullins will retreat to the dugout while Jorge Mateo starts in center field and bats ninth.
Apr 17 2024Mullins went 1-for-4 with a walk-off, two-run home run during Wednesday's 4-2 win against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins extended his hit streak to nine games and has clubbed homers in three of the past four contests. The 29-year-old has rebounded from a poor start to the season and has a .259/.308/.552 slash line with five home runs, three steals, 15 RBI and 14 runs through 17 games.
Apr 15 2024Mullins went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a sacrifice fly in Monday's 7-4 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins' fifth-inning blast was ultimately the hit that put the game out of the Twins' reach. The outfielder has hit safely in seven straight games, and he's homered in each of the last two contests. He's batting .265 with an .872 OPS, four long balls, 13 RBI, 12 runs scored, two stolen bases and two doubles over 16 contests. Mullins has hit no higher than fifth in the order this season, but that's allowed him to be more involved in run production with his hot start to the campaign.
Apr 14 2024Mullins went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins has hit safely in six straight games, including Saturday's effort off the bench. The center fielder remains in a starting role, but manager Brandon Hyde will have to get creative about how he balanced playing time for four outfielders with Colton Cowser's torrid start to the season. To his credit, Mullins has defended his place in the lineup well, batting .261 with an .827 OPS, three homers, two stolen bases, 10 RBI and 11 runs scored over 15 contests.
Apr 13 2024Mullins is not in Saturday's lineup against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins will head to the bench with lefty DL Hall on the hill for Milwaukee. Colton Cowser gets the start in center field against the same-handed pitcher while Austin Hays starts in left.
Apr 10 2024Mullins went 2-for-4 with a walk, one RBI, a stolen base and two runs scored in Tuesday's 7-1 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was Mullins' first multi-hit effort of the season. He's also logged both of his steals and four of his eight RBI over the last four contests. He's still off to a slow start, batting .188 with two home runs, a double and seven runs scored through 10 games, but it's yet to cost him any significant playing time in center field.
Apr 5 2024Mullins went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 5-2 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins tacked on the Orioles' fifth run with his 366-foot homer to right field in the eighth inning. It's been a slow start to the season for Mullins, who is batting .182 with two homers, five RBI, five runs scored and eight strikeouts over seven contests. He's still seeing most of the playing time in center field, though Jorge Mateo represents a right-handed option if manager Brandon Hyde feels the need to give Mullins a platoon partner.
Apr 3 2024Mullins is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins had started each of the first five games of the season, including two versus left-handers. He'll take a seat in this one, though, as the Royals send ace southpaw Cole Ragans to the hill. Jorge Mateo will occupy center field.
Mar 28 2024Mullins went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run Thursday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins dropped to seventh in the lineup with left Patrick Sandoval starting on the mound, though it didn't hurt his production on Opening Day. He took Jose Cisnero deep in the seventh frame to tally his first homer of the season and to cap off an 11-run outburst for the Orioles. Mullins posted a .183 ISO across 116 games in 2023 and remains a strong power-speed threat.
Mar 14 2024Mullins (hamstring) will start in center field and bat leadoff in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll rejoin the spring lineup for the first time since March 4 after the Orioles elected to exercise caution with Mullins over the past week and a half while he contended with right hamstring discomfort. Considering that Mullins had already compiled nine at-bats through five spring games prior to suffering the injury, he should only require a handful more of appearances in the Grapefruit League to get himself prepared for the start of the regular season. The fact that Mullins is being deployed in the outfield rather than at designated hitter suggests the Orioles don't have any concern about his ability to sprint or change direction as he makes his way back from the hamstring injury.
Mar 11 2024Mullins (hamstring) expects to return to Grapefruit League play Thursday versus the Pirates, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins had to depart a spring game a week ago with a right hamstring issue but has made steady progress since then. The center fielder will be given a few more days to ease back into workouts before returning to game action Thursday.
Mar 9 2024Manager Brandon Hyde noted Saturday that Mullins (hamstring) is on track to return to spring training action next week, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins exited Monday's Grapefruit League game versus the Twins due to right hamstring discomfort. He underwent a precautionary MRI on March 6, which came back negative, and the outfielder appears set to return in the coming week. In 116 games in 2023, Mullins slashed .233/.305/.416 with 15 home runs and 74 RBI over 455 plate appearances.
Mar 6 2024Mullins is considered day-to-day after he said Wednesday that an MRI on his right hamstring came back negative, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins was removed from Monday's game versus the Twins due to cramping in the hamstring, and the precautionary imaging he underwent afterward yielded good news. The outfielder will be down for a few more days but expects to return to Grapefruit League action next week and fully anticipates being ready to roll when Opening Day arrives.
Mar 5 2024Manager 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 MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Mar 4 2024Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that Mullins' (hamstring) removal from Monday's game versus the Twins was precautionary and the outfielder is not scheduled for an MRI, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins had to be pulled from the contest in the first inning while running the bases, but he received treatment on his right hamstring and it sounds like he should be fine. The O's are considering him day-to-day, but expect Mullins to he held out of at least a few games just to be safe.
Mar 3 2024Mullins is 2-for-9 with three walks over his first Grapefruit League games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jan 11 2024The Orioles and Mullins avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $6.325 million contract Thursday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 28 2023Mullins isn't in the Orioles' lineup Thursday against the Red Sox, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 22 2023Mullins isn't starting Friday against Cleveland, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 20 2023Mullins went 1-for-4 with a walk, two stolen bases and a run scored in Tuesday's 9-5 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 19 2023Mullins went 2-for-5 with a double, a three-run homer and four total RBI in Monday's win over Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 13 2023Mullins is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 11 2023Mullins went 2-for-3 with a grand slam and two runs scored in Monday's victory over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 9 2023Mullins will sit against lefty Chris Sale and the Red Sox on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 6 2023Mullins remains out of the lineup Wednesday versus the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 5 2023Mullins isn't in the Orioles' lineup Tuesday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 2 2023Mullins went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk Saturday in a 7-3 victory versus the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 1 2023Mullins went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 27 2023Mullins went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and two runs scored in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 25 2023Mullins is not in the lineup Friday versus the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 sending left-hander Kyle Freeland to the mound. Ryan McKenna is patrolling center field for the host Orioles.
Aug 24 2023Mullins went 2-for-4 with a double and a two-run homer in Thursday's win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 13 2023Mullins went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 5-3 extra-inning win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 12 2023Mullins went 0-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 1-0 extra-inning win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 11 2023Mullins (groin) went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in Friday's 9-2 loss to the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 9 2023Mullins (groin) will appear in his fourth rehab game with Double-A Bowie on Wednesday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 8 2023Mullins (groin) is playing in another rehab game Tuesday with Double-A Bowie, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 4 2023Mullins (groin) is scheduled to play in rehab games with Double-A Bowie on Saturday and Sunday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 1 2023Mullins (groin) is expected back in the next 10-14 days, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 28 2023Mullins (groin) appears on course to return in early August, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 Orioles general manager Mike Elias expects the outfielder to be with the big club for a "large part of August."
Jul 26 2023Mullins (groin) is scheduled to do some running Wednesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 seems to be making significant progress this week.
Jul 20 2023Mullins (groin) said Thursday that he's not sure how long he'll be sidelined, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 19 2023The Orioles placed Mullins on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a right adductor groin strain. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 18 2023Mullins (quad) remains out of the lineup Tuesday against the Dodgers, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the third straight start Mullins has missed after he tweaked his right quad during Saturday's game versus the Marlins. The outfielder said Tuesday that he hopes to play this week and the injured list has not been a consideration. Aaron Hicks is again in center field for Baltimore on Tuesday.
Jul 17 2023Mullins (quadriceps) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 16 2023Mullins (quadriceps) isn't in the Orioles' lineup Sunday against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 15 2023Mullins was lifted from Saturday's game against the Marlins in the second inning due to right quad tightness, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins came up lame while running from first base to third base on a foul ball and had to be removed for a pinch runner. He had an RBI single in his lone plate appearance before exiting. The Orioles could offer more on a potential timetable for the outfielder after the game, but it would certainly seem to be an injury capable of sending Mullins to the injured list.
Jul 8 2023Mullins will sit Saturday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins hits the bench even with a righty (Sonny Gray) set to take the mound for Minnesota. He's been scuffling at the plate since returning from a groin strain in late June, posting a .502 OPS in 13 games while getting caught in his only attempt to steal. Aaron Hicks will be Saturday's center fielder.
Jun 27 2023Mullins is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins gets a breather after playing three straight games following his Saturday return from a right groin strain. He went 2-for-3 with a walk in the Orioles' win over Cincinnati on Monday. Aaron Hicks will start in center field and bat fifth Tuesday versus the Reds and left-hander Andrew Abbott.
Jun 24 2023Mullins (groin) was activated from the injured list and is leading off Saturday against the Mariners, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins has been sidelined just short of a month with a groin injury and will immediately return to his typical role as the Orioles' leadoff hitter. He participated in three rehab games prior to being activated and collected one hit across 10 at-bats. Aaron Hicks and Austin Hays will play on either side of Mullins in the outfield.
Jun 20 2023Mullins (groin) is set to begin a rehab assignment Tuesday with Triple-A Norfolk, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins has been sidelined since late May due to a right groin strain, so he'll probably be asked to play in at least a couple of games on the farm before returning to the Orioles' active roster around the end of this week. Ryan Mountcastle (illness) will join him at Norfolk on Tuesday and looks to be on a similar timeline for activation.
Jun 10 2023Mullins (groin) has begun baseball activities and is progressing well, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins hit the injured list at the end of May with a Grade 2 right groin strain. He was shut down for over a week, so it will take some time (and potentially a rehab assignment) to build him back up, but it's certainly a positive to see him trending in the right direction.
May 30 2023Mullins was placed on the 10-day injured list by the Orioles on Tuesday with a right groin strain. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins suffered the injury during Monday's loss to the Guardians while running out a grounder. It's a Grade 2 strain, which is moderate, but the team is hoping Mullins is out weeks rather than months, general manager Mike Elias told Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com on Tuesday. Aaron Hicks has been signed as a replacement and could see regular starts in center field while Mullins is out.
May 29 2023Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said after Monday's 5-0 loss to the Guardians that Mullins has been diagnosed with a right groin abductor strain, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins was injured while running out a groundball to first base in the eighth inning. He'll undergo further examination before the Orioles determined how much time he might miss, but Mullins' groin strain certainly sounds like something that could force him to the 10-day injured list. Mullins went 0-for-2 with a pair of walks before exiting Monday's game in the top of the ninth.
May 26 2023Mullins (personal) is back in the lineup for Friday's contest versus the Rangers, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins didn't play Thursday due to personal reasons but is back in there Friday for the series opener against Texas. He'll be in center field and batting leadoff versus Jon Gray.
May 23 2023Mullins went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Tuesday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins took Gerrit Cole deep in the third inning to stretch the Orioles' lead to 3-0. Over the last two weeks, Mullins has surged, going 18-for-48 (.375) with four homers and 11 RBI in 12 contests. The outfielder's up to a .282/.368/.520 slash line with eight long balls, 39 RBI, 24 runs scored, 13 stolen bases, 12 doubles and three triples through 48 games this season.
May 21 2023Mullins went 5-for-6 with two doubles, three RBI, one run scored and one steal in Sunday's 8-3 win over the Blue Jays in extras. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins recorded his third five-hit game of his career and his first since 2021. His batting average raised 20 points thanks to the effort, and he's now hitting .283 with seven home runs, 38 RBI, 23 runs scored and 13 steals across 47 appearances (198 plate appearances). Mullins burst onto the scene in 2021, but he took a step back last year, so it's encouraging to see him off to a hot start in 2023.
May 19 2023Mullins is starting in center field and batting leadoff for the Orioles on Friday in Toronto, Steve Melewski of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's notable because the Blue Jays are starting left-handed Yusei Kikuchi. Mullins has now been at the top of the batting order just three times in his team's last 15 games versus southpaws.
May 18 2023Mullins is not in the Orioles' lineup Thursday against the Angels, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's a day off for Mullins as the Halos have left-hander Tyler Anderson on the rubber. Ryan McKenna will patrol center field for the O's.
May 16 2023Mullins went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 9-5 loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins is batting .360 (9-for-25) with five extra-base hits and a stolen base across the last six games. His homer Monday was the final scoring play of the contest. The outfielder is slashing .267/.357/.480 with six long balls, 32 RBI, 20 runs scored and 12 stolen bases through 41 contests.
May 13 2023Mullins went 4-for-5 with a double, a triple, a three-run home run and an additional run scored in Friday's 6-3 victory over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After flying out in his first at-bat, Mullins singled in the third, tripled in the fifth, doubled in the seventh and hit a three-run home run in the eighth to extend Baltimore's lead to 6-2. It was the second cycle in MLB this season, and the 12th cycle in Orioles franchise history. Mullins is slashing .268/.365/.478 with five home runs and 31 RBI across 38 games (161 plate appearances) this season.
May 11 2023Mullins went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins singled in the third and wasted no time taking second base for his 12th steal of the season, though he didn't come around to score. He is now tied with Nico Hoerner and teammate Jorge Mateo for fifth in the majors in steals, and he is slashing .248/.351/.421 with four homers, 28 RBI, 17 runs and a 21:29 BB:K over 156 plate appearances.
May 8 2023Mullins is absent from the Orioles' lineup for Monday's game against the Rays, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the Rays throwing ace left-hander Shane McClanahan, it's a well-timed night off for Mullins. Ryan McKenna will patrol center field.
May 5 2023Mullins went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and an RBI single in Friday's 9-4 win over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins started a seven-run rally in the seventh inning with his solo shot, and he added the RBI single on his second trip to the plate in the frame. He was hitting seventh Friday, perhaps a product of going just 3-for-20 across the previous six contests. Hot-hitting Jorge Mateo was in the leadoff spot, though it's unclear if that was a one-game switch or something that could stick. Mullins is now slashing .252/.363/.435 with four homers, 28 RBI, 15 runs scored and 11 stolen bases through 32 games this season.
Apr 30 2023Mullins went 1-for-4 with a walk and a stolen base in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins has two steals over his last five games and 11 thefts on the season. He's the only player to successfully steal 10 or more bases without getting caught so far. The outfielder is slashing a reasonable .255/.365/.429 with three home runs, 21 RBI, 13 runs scored, four doubles and two triples through 117 plate appearances.
Apr 4 2023Mullins went 0-for-2 with two walks and a stolen base in Monday's 2-0 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins hasn't hesitated to capitalize on the larger bases so far -- he's recorded four steals through four contests. He's also gone 5-for-15 with four walks, seven RBI and four runs scored while hitting leadoff in three of the Orioles' four games. Considering Ramon Urias struck out five times in his one turn atop the order, manager Brandon Hyde may just have to be content with Mullins' history of success in that spot for now.
Apr 2 2023Mullins went 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in Sunday's loss to Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins knocked a solo shot in the fifth inning followed by a two-run single in the seventh. The star outfielder had a great opening weekend at Fenway Park, going 5-for-13 with two home runs, seven RBI and three steals. Perhaps more importantly, he drew two walks while striking out just once.
Apr 1 2023Mullins went 2-for-4 with three-run home run and a stolen base in Saturday's 9-8 loss against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins hit a three-run homer in the third to give the Orioles a 7-1 lead. That's the first blast of the season for the outfielder, and the steal was his third of the 2023 campaign. Mullins provided plenty of value with 34 thefts in the 2022 campaign, but after hitting just 16 homers last season, it's nice to see some early power production.
Mar 30 2023Mullins went 1-for-4 with a pair of walks, two stolen bases, one RBI and two runs scored in Thursday's 10-9 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Orioles had five steals in the game, with Mullins and Jorge Mateo each recording a pair. Mullins has reached the 30-steal mark in each of the last two seasons, and MLB's rule changes for this season should encourage him to continue running frequently. He hit .240 with three RBI during spring training, and he also served as a reserve on Team USA at the World Baseball Classic. Mullins enters 2023 poised to continue serving as the Orioles' leadoff hitter and starting center fielder, and if the lineup behind him has improved, he may be in a position to rack up more runs than the 89 he posted in 156 games a year ago.
Mar 16 2023Mullins has gone just 1-for-5 with a triple, an RBI and two runs scored over five games for Team USA at the World Baseball Classic. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins has been more of a reserve outfielder during the tournament. While it's discouraging to see him sitting on the bench, his place as the Orioles' starting center fielder is in no danger heading into 2023. He played 156 games last year with a solid .258/.318/.403 slash line, though his numbers were down from his breakout 2021 campaign. He added 16 home runs, 34 stolen bases, 64 RBI and 89 runs scored in 2022, and he should be a near-everyday presence atop the lineup.
Jan 13 2023Mullins signed a one-year, $4.1 million contract with the Orioles on Friday to avoid arbitration, Dan Connolly of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins took a step back in 2022 after his breakout 2021 season, but he was still pretty productive with a .721 OPS, 16 home runs and 34 stolen bases. The 28-year-old did start to sit against left-handed pitching some down the stretch last season, which is something to keep in mind when evaluating his fantasy prospects for 2023.
Oct 5 2022Mullins isn't starting the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins is resting for the final game of the regular season after he went 0-for-4 during Wednesday's matinee. Ryan McKenna will take over in center field and bat fifth.
Sep 30 2022Mullins went 0-for-3 with two walks, a run scored and two steals in Friday's 2-1 win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins helped the Orioles take an early lead after stealing second base and scoring a run in the first inning. He later drew a walk and swiped second again in the seventh. The 27-year-old now has 34 steals in 44 attempts while slashing .261/.321/.407 through 152 games. Friday was his fourth multi-steal game of the year and first since July 12.
Sep 28 2022Mullins isn't starting Wednesday against the Red Sox, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins is in the midst of a seven-game hitting streak in which he's hit .265 with two homers, a triple, a double, nine RBI, six runs and a stolen base. Ryan McKenna will take his place in center field and lead off Wednesday.
Sep 27 2022Mullins went 1-for-5 with an RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Tuesday's 13-9 loss to the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins went 12 games without a steal before swiping a bag after his RBI single in the fourth inning. The outfielder is now 32-for-42 in stolen base attempts this season. He's hit safely in seven straight games and now owns a .261/.320/.410 slash line with 16 home runs, 64 RBI, 87 runs scored, 31 doubles and four triples through 150 contests.
Sep 26 2022Mullins went 2-for-5 with a home run, a triple, two total runs and three total RBI in a 14-8 win against the Red Sox on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins set the tone early for Baltimore, smashing a 402-foot solo homer on the second pitch of the game. He was at it again in the following frame, knocking in two runs on a triple to deep center. Mullins has a modest six-game hitting streak going, and he's batting .286 (8-for-28) with two homers and eight RBI over that stretch.
Sep 25 2022Mullins went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 11-10 loss to the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins went yard to cap off a five-run fourth inning for the Orioles, but it was his only hit of the game. He's hitting just .244 in September, but he's added four homers, 10 RBI, 16 runs scored and two steals through 22 games this month. On the year, the speedy outfielder has 31 steals, 15 homers, 59 RBI, 84 runs and a .261/.322/.405 slash line through 147 contests.
Sep 20 2022Mullins is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Tigers, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins heads to the bench with lefty Joey Wentz on the hill for Detroit. Ryan McKenna will start in center field and hit eighth.
Sep 14 2022Mullins is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Mullins will sit against a left-handed starting pitcher (Patrick Corbin) for the second time in four days, after the 27-year-old previously checked out of the lineup Sunday against Red Sox southpaw Rich Hill. Ryan McKenna will spell Mullins in center field and will bat seventh in the series finale in Washington.
Sep 13 2022Mullins went 0-for-4 with a hit-by-pitch and a stolen base in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins was plunked and stole second base in the second inning, which was his only trip on base Tuesday. The steal was his 31st of the season, surpassing the 30 he posted in his breakout 2021 season. The outfielder has added 14 home runs, 55 RBI, 76 runs scored and a .263/.324/.405 slash line through 137 contests this year. He's racked up three multi-hit efforts in his last six games, going 7-for-21 (.333) with two steals, a homer, three RBI and four runs scored in that span.
Sep 11 2022Mullins went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an RBI single in Saturday's 17-4 loss to Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins launched a solo shot in the third inning, then sent Ramon Urias home on a single in the fifth. The homer was his 14th of the year and his third this month. Mullins has hits in back to back games and hits in three of his last four, all multi-hit performances. The outfielder has raised his batting average from .260 to .265 during that span, but has been limited by strikeouts. He has four in his last four games and eight this month.
Sep 9 2022Mullins went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Friday's 3-2 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins hit three singles and scored on a wild pitch in the sixth inning. This was his second multi-hit effort in the last three games, though he's still hitting a pedestrian .250 (8-for-32) in September. The outfielder is up to a .263/.325/.403 slash line with 13 home runs, 30 stolen bases, 53 RBI and 75 runs scored through 134 contests.
Sep 7 2022Mullins went 2-for-4 with an RBI, two runs scored and a stolen base in Tuesday's 9-6 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old is now up to 30 steals on the season, tying the mark he set in his breakout 2021 campaign. The rest of Mullins' numbers haven't kept pace, but since the beginning of August he's regained some ground, slashing .275/.346/.475 over 32 games with five of his 13 homers on the year.
Sep 3 2022Mullins went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and two total runs scored in Saturday's 8-1 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins hit the third of the Orioles' five homers in the game, a solo shot in the fourth inning off Oakland starter Adam Oller. The long ball was Mullins' second in three games to begin September after he had just three homers in all of August. The center fielder is up to 13 homers, 51 RBI, 72 runs scored, 29 stolen bases and a .264/.327/.408 slash line through 128 contests this season.
Sep 2 2022Mullins is not in Friday's lineup against the Athletics, Dan Connolly of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With lefty JP Sears on the hill for Oakland, Mullins will head to the bench. Ryan McKenna is starting in center field and leading off.
Aug 30 2022Mullins went 0-for-4 with a stolen base in a 5-1 loss Tuesday in Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins reached on a fielder's choice and stole second base in the third and struck out in two of his other three plate appearances. The 27-year-old has stolen a base in four straight contests and is now 29-for-37 on the season. His next steal will tie his career-high of 30 set last season. Since the All-Star break, he's produced a .290/.355/.452 line with 10 stolen bases in 34 games.
Aug 28 2022Mullins went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in a 3-1 loss Sunday in Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins singled and stole second base in the first and walked in the third. It was his 28th stolen base of the season and third straight game with a swiped bag. He has an 11-game hitting streak and has a .302/.400/.488 line with six walks and four stolen bases during the streak.
Aug 27 2022Mullins went 1-for-4 with a walk and a stolen base in Friday's 2-0 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins stretched his hitting streak to nine games, a span in which he's hit .306 (11-for-36) with two steals, one home run and eight runs scored. The outfielder continues to be a strong speed source with 26 steals and a pair of triples through 121 contests. He's added a .267/.328/.405 slash line with 11 home runs, 49 RBI and 68 runs scored as the Orioles' main leadoff hitter and center fielder.
Aug 21 2022Mullins (shin/foot) went 1-for-5 with a run scored and three strikeouts in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins missed one game after fouling a ball off his right leg/foot Friday. The outfielder has gone 6-for-21 (.286) during a five-game hitting streak, which has included a home run, a triple and two doubles. He's slashing .265/.324/.406 with 11 homers, 49 RBI, 65 runs scored and 25 steals through 117 contests, and he should be able to resume a near-everyday role following his brief absence.
Aug 20 2022Mullins is dealing with a sore shin after fouling a ball off his leg Friday against the Red Sox, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He is not in Saturday's lineup against a righty (Michael Wacha), and now we know why. Mulllins should be considered day-to-day for now. Ryan McKenna is starting in center field and hitting seventh.
Aug 17 2022Mullins went 1-for-5 with a solo home run and a stolen base in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the Orioles down 2-0, Mullins got the Baltimore offense rolling by taking Alek Manoah deep with two outs in the fifth inning. The 27-year-old outfielder is enjoying a strong August, batting .314 (16-for-51) through 13 games to boost his slash line on the season to .263/.320/.400 with 11 homers, 25 steals, 49 RBI and 61 runs.
Aug 16 2022Mullins, who is leading off and starting in center field Tuesday against righty Alek Manoah and the Blue Jays, has been out of the lineup for two straight games against lefties. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins had been operating as an everyday player for the season, leading off against lefties and righties, but he slipped to eighth in the order Aug. 8 against a lefty and was out of the order entirely against the two most recent lefties Baltimore has faced. Ryan McKenna has led off and started in center field on those two occasions. This season, Mullins has a .797 OPS against righties and a .568 OPS against southpaws.
Aug 15 2022Mullins isn't starting Monday against the Blue Jays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts Sunday against Tampa Bay and will be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games. Ryan McKenna is starting in center field and leading off.
Aug 13 2022Mullins isn't starting Saturday against the Rays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins has been hot at the plate recently, going 7-for-14 with a home run, a double, two runs, two RBI, a walk and two strikeouts over the last three games. However, he'll get a breather Saturday while Ryan McKenna starts in center field and leads off.
Aug 12 2022Mullins went 3-for-6 with a home run and two RBI in Friday's 10-3 victory against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins knocked an RBI single in the sixth inning before driving a solo shot in the eighth. He was also caught stealing and is now 24 for 31 in stolen base attempts this season. The 27-year-old has gone 15-for-42 (.357) with five extra-base hits and five RBI through 10 games this month.
Aug 6 2022Mullins went 2-for-4 with two doubles and a stolen base in Friday's 1-0 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While he didn't cross the plate on a night when offense was hard to come by, Mullins certainly did his part setting the table from the leadoff spot. The 27-year-old has seven hits in his last four games, and through 14 contests since the All-Star break he's slashing .313/.375/.479 with two of his nine homers and five of his 24 steals on the season.
Aug 2 2022Mullins went 2-for-5 with a stolen base and a run scored in Tuesday's 8-2 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins continues to have the liberty to run -- he's swiped seven bases in his last 17 games and is now 23-for-29 on the basepaths this season. The outfielder has opened August with a pair of multi-hit efforts. He's up to a .261/.321/.390 slash line with nine home runs, 45 RBI and 58 runs scored through 102 contests, and he should continue to regularly hit leadoff.
Jul 31 2022Mullins is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Even though he received a day off in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Rays, Mullins will end up getting another breather in Sunday's series finale. Manager Brandon Hyde hasn't indicated that Mullins is dealing with any injury, but before keeping Mullins active in fantasy leagues during the upcoming week, managers will still likely want to confirm the 27-year-old is included in the lineup Monday when Baltimore starts a three-game series in Texas.
Jul 29 2022Mullins went 1-for-5 with two RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 6-2 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins sparked the Orioles' ninth-inning rally for the lead with a two-run single. He stole second and scored on a Trey Mancini single. In his last six games, Mullins has cooled off a bit, going 4-for-20 (.200) with a home run, three RBI, three runs scored and two steals. The outfielder is up to 22 steals in 28 attempts this year, and he's maintained a steady .259/.321/.385 slash line in 98 contests.
Jul 28 2022Mullins is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The early start time for the series finale (12:35 p.m. ET) along with the Rays' decision to bring a lefty (Ryan Yarbrough) to the hill are likely factors in Mullins heading to the bench for the first time since July 3. Mullins opened the Orioles' post-All-Star-break schedule by going 7-for-17 with a home run, two stolen bases and four walks before seeing his five-game hitting streak end with an 0-for-5 showing in Wednesday's 6-4 loss. Ryan McKenna will replace Mullins in center field Thursday.
Jul 26 2022Mullins went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and a stolen base in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins has hit safely in five straight games since the All-Star break, though his homer Tuesday was his first extra-base hit since July 8. The outfielder is also 2-for-4 on the basepaths since the break. He's started to look more like his 2021 self lately, lifting his season slash line to .263/.326/.392 with seven long balls, 21 steals, 40 RBI and 53 runs scored. Mullins is the first Oriole to rack up 100 hits this year.
Jul 24 2022Mullins went 2-for-3 with two RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins provided a pair of key plays for the Orioles, with an RBI single to get them on the board in the fifth inning and a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the seventh. He's up to seven multi-hit efforts in 17 July games. The outfielder also secured his second 20-steal season with his theft in the fifth, though he was also caught stealing earlier in the game. Mullins owns a .262/.322/.386 slash line with seven home runs, 39 RBI, 51 runs scored, 23 doubles and a triple in 92 contests.
Jul 17 2022Mullins went 0-for-4 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 6-4 extra-innings win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins picked up his third steal in the last four games with his theft in the 11th inning. He's slashing .268/.349/.411 through 14 contests in July, a slight improvement on his season line of .260/.321/.388. The outfielder has added 19 steals, seven home runs, 36 RBI, 49 runs scored, 23 doubles and a triple as the Orioles' main leadoff hitter.
Jul 13 2022Mullins went 2-for-4 with a pair of stolen bases, a run scored and a hit-by-pitch in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins entered Tuesday with consecutive hitless games for the first time since June 3-5. He was able to cut the skid short with a pair of singles. The outfielder's two steals were his first since June 24 -- he was caught stealing in his only previous attempt in July. Mullins is up to a .261/.320/.394 slash line with seven home runs, 36 RBI, 18 steals and 47 runs scored through 86 contests, and he's been a touch better in July by batting .279 in 11 games this month.
Jul 5 2022Mullins went 3-for-4 with two doubles, two walks, three RBI and two runs during Tuesday's 10-9 win over the Rangers in 10 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old produced his second straight multi-hit game Tuesday, and he delivered the game-winning hit with an RBI double with two outs in the 10th inning. Mullins had a slow start to the season, but since the beginning of June he's hitting .319 with two home runs, 13 doubles, 19 RBI, 18 runs and five stolen bases in 29 contests.
Jul 4 2022Mullins went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, a double and two RBI in Monday's game against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins drove home a run in the bottom of the third inning on a double to right field, and he left the yard in the fifth to pull his club within two. The outfielder is now 13-for-37 with five RBI, one home run, one stolen base and six runs scored over his last 10 games.
Jul 3 2022Mullins is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins is listed as available off the bench on the lineup card, and there has been no indication that Mullins is day-to-day with an injury. Presumably manager Brandon Hyde just saw it as a good opportunity to get Mullins a breather with a lefty (Devin Smeltzer) on the mound for Minnesota. Ryan McKenna will take over in center field while Austin Hays moves up to the leadoff spot.
Jun 29 2022Mullins went 2-for-3 with two walks and a run scored in Wednesday's 9-3 loss to the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins has picked up 11 hits across his last seven games, but Wednesday was his first multi-walk effort since April 24. The star outfielder had struggled to hit consistently early in the season, but he's turned it around by batting .303 (30-for-99) in June. He's up to a .258/.315/.384 slash line across 331 plate appearances.
Jun 28 2022Mullins went 2-for-4 with two doubles, an RBI, two runs scored and a walk in Monday's 9-2 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins has multiple hits in four of his last five games, adding 13 points to his season batting average during the recent surge. Monday's pair of doubles were his first extra-base hits in that span. The outfielder is slashing .258/.312/.386 with six home runs, 16 stolen bases, 29 RBI, 39 runs scored, 18 doubles and a triple through 73 contests.
Jun 25 2022Mullins went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 4-1 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Small ball was enough for the Orioles' first run. Mullins led off with a single in the first inning, stole second, moved to third on a groundout and scored on a wild pitch. The outfielder has turned things around lately, going 15-for-50 (.300) in his last 12 games while adding five stolen bases in that span. Overall, he's slashing .248/.304/.376 with six home runs, 16 steals, 27 RBI and 36 runs scored in 70 contests.
Jun 22 2022Mullins is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's matchup with the Nationals, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins will get a day off after he went 1-for-8 with a double and RBI while starting the last two games. Austin Hays will start in center field and bat leadoff in Wednesday's contest.
Jun 18 2022Mullins isn't starting Saturday against the Rays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins recorded hits in each of the last four games and went 6-for-19 with a double, three runs, an RBI and three stolen bases during that time. However, he'll get a breather while Ryan McKenna starts in center field and bats sixth.
Jun 17 2022Mullins went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases in Friday's 1-0 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins did all his work during the eighth inning when he singled and stole two bags. The 27-year-old outfielder is up to 15 steals on the year, with four of those coming in his last seven appearances. He entered June with an unsightly .662 OPS but he's hitting .295 with seven extra-base hits through 15 games this month.
Jun 12 2022Mullins went 4-for-6 with two RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 10-7 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While Mullins failed to record an extra-base hit, it was encouraging to see him pick up his fourth multi-hit game in June. He's gone 12-for-39 (.308) through 10 contests this month, adding a home run and five doubles in that span. Overall, he's up to a .248/.309/.388 slash line with 12 stolen bases, six home runs, 24 RBI and 32 runs scored through 60 games.
Jun 11 2022Mullins went 1-for-4 with an RBI, a stolen base, a run scored and a walk in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins posted an RBI single in the fifth, and he added his walk, steal and run in the seventh. He hadn't swiped a bag since the first game of a doubleheader versus the Red Sox on May 28. Through nine games in June, he's hitting a modest .242 (8-for-33), though six of those hits have gone for extra bases. He's logged a. 237/.301/.381 slash line with six home runs, 22 RBI, 31 runs scored and 12 steals in 15 attempts through 59 contests overall.
Jun 7 2022Mullins went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 9-3 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Both teams opened their respective halves of the first inning with a homer, as Christopher Morel went deep for the Cubs and Mullins answered for the Orioles. This snapped an 0-for-8 skid for Mullins in his last three games. The outfielder is still slashing just .237/.298/.379 in 56 contests while adding six homers, 20 RBI, 29 runs scored and 11 stolen bases this year. He plays nearly everyday and will most likely continue to hit leadoff.
Jun 5 2022Mullins is not in Sunday's lineup against the Guardians, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins is hitting .225 with zero home runs and two steals over his last 10 games. Ryan McKenna will start in center field and bat eighth.
Jun 3 2022Mullins went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles, two RBI, a run scored and a walk in Thursday's 7-6 extra-inning loss to the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins has started June with a pair of two-hit games, and he has three doubles in those contests. It's an encouraging uptick in productivity considering he had just seven extra-base hits (three homers, four doubles) in 29 games in May. For the season, the outfielder is batting .245/.306/.382 with five homers, 19 RBI, 27 runs scored, 11 stolen bases, 12 doubles and a triple in 52 contests.
May 30 2022Mullins will sit Monday against Boston, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins sits for just the third time this season, with Ryan McKenna taking over in center field. He's so far been unable to repeat the form he showed in his breakout season last year, as he's hitting a modest .241/.303/.372 on the season, but he's at least helped fantasy teams in a big way with his 11 steals, a number which ranks fourth in the league.
May 28 2022Mullins went 1-for-4 with a run and a stolen base in Saturday's loss to the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins singled in the first inning before later reaching on a ground out and stealing second base in the fifth frame. The stolen base was his 11th of the year and fourth over his last six games. Mullins is currently going through a cold stretch at the plate, batting .189 without an extra-base hit and only one RBI over his last 13 games.
May 26 2022Mullins went 1-for-3 with one steal in Wednesday's loss against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins earned a leadoff walk to start the game, but the Orioles couldn't cash in. The speedy outfielder got on base again with an infield-single in the fifth and proceed to steal second base, but once again, Baltimore was unable to bring Mullins home. The 27-year-old lefty is currently slashing .242/.379/.684 with five home runs, 10 steals and 16 RBI.
May 23 2022Mullins went 1-for-5 with a stolen base and a run scored in Monday's 6-4 win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was Mullins' second straight game with a stolen base. He's now 9-for-11 in stolen base attempts this season. The outfielder is up to a .247/.309/.391 slash line with five home runs, 16 RBI and 22 runs scored in 192 plate appearances. He's hitting .175 (7-for-40) in his last 10 contests.
May 22 2022Mullins went 1-for-6 with a stolen base in Sunday's 7-6 extra-innings win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It wasn't a particularly fruitful game for Mullins, but he was able to pick up his fifth stolen base in May and his eighth of the year in 10 attempts. He's batting .249/.312/.396 with five home runs, 16 RBI, 21 runs scored, eight doubles and a triple in 42 contests. He'll likely continue to hit leadoff in a near-everyday role.
May 20 2022Mullins went 2-for-5 with a walk and a run scored in Friday's 8-6 extra-innings win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins responded well to a routine day off Thursday, bouncing back with his first multi-hit game since last Friday. The outfielder is up to a .256/.318/.413 slash line with five home runs, 16 RBI, 21 runs scored and seven stolen bases through 40 contests. So far, he's struggled to recapture the form that led to him posting a 30-30 season in 2021.
May 19 2022Mullins is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Yankees, Dan Connolly of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the Orioles and Yankees wrapping up their series with a day game after a night game, manager Brandon Hyde viewed it as an ideal time to give the slumping Mullins a breather. Ryan McKenna will pick up a start in center field in place of Mullins, who has gone 2-for-16 with five strikeouts over his last four games.
May 17 2022Mullins went 1-for-4 with a walk and a stolen base in Tuesday's loss to the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins singled and stole second base in the bottom of the third inning. The swipe was his seventh of the campaign and his fourth in his last 10 contests. After going 0-for-8 with five strikeouts in his prior two games, the outfielder returned to form Tuesday and still sports a .253/.317/.420 slash line on the season.
May 14 2022Mullins went 2-for-5 with a stolen base in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After a slow start to the season, the 27-year-old is back to looking like the breakout star of 2021. Over his last 13 games, Mullins has seven multi-hit performances, fueling a .368/.390/.614 slash line over that stretch, and has slugged three of his five homers and stolen three of his six bases on the year.
May 10 2022Mullins went 4-for-5 with a two-run homer and two runs in Tuesday's win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins took Packy Naughton deep in the top of the third inning, driving in teammate Chris Owings in the process. He later added three singles, a stolen base and came around to score again. The home run was his fifth of the season and Mullins has now notched multi-hit efforts in four of his last six games, batting .407 with three homers, six RBI, six runs and two stolen bases over that stretch. The outfielder's year-long numbers now stand at a .262 average with five home runs, 14 RBI and five stolen bases over 122 at-bats this season in 30 games.
May 8 2022Mullins went 3-for-10 with a double, an RBI, a stolen base and a run scored across both games of Sunday's doubleheader versus the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins had a solid day in the twin bill, which saw him extend his hitting streak to eight games. He's batting 13-for-36 (.361) in that span, lifting his season slash line to .248/.320/.442 through 126 plate appearances. The outfielder has added four home runs, four stolen bases, 12 RBI, 17 runs scored and eight doubles as the Orioles' main leadoff hitter.
May 5 2022Mullins went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a double and a hit by pitch in a 5-3 win Thursday over Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins doubled in the first and hit a solo homer in the third against starter Chris Archer. After homering only twice in his first 24 games of 2022, he's now gone deep in consecutive contests. The center fielder is 10-for-26 with four doubles and two home runs over the last six games, recording four multi-hit games in that span and raising his batting average from .195 to .243.
Apr 24 2022Mullins went 1-for-3 with a walk, HBP, two runs and two stolen bases in a 5-4 win against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins did most of his damage in the first inning, walking, stealing second and third and scoring, but later tacked on a single in the fifth and was hit by a pitch and scored in the seventh. The 27-year-old has been slow out of the gate with a .190/.277/.362 slash line and only one multi-hit game, but It was encouraging to see Mullins active on the bases with two thefts after stealing only one bag through his first 14 games.
Apr 17 2022Mullins is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins started in center field the first eight games of the year and will receive his first day off in Sunday's series finale. The 27-year-old is off to a bit of a slow start with a .176/.432/.382 slash line and 34.2 percent strikeout rate, though he does have two home runs and eight RBI. Ryan McKenna will enter the lineup in his absence.
Apr 16 2022Mullins went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk Saturday in a loss to the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins provided both of Baltimore's runs with his 433-foot shot to right field in the third inning. The center fielder also made a big play defensively when he threw Anthony Rizzo out at home in the fifth frame. Mullins is off to a slow start at the plate with a .176/.243/.382 slash line thus far, but he leads the Orioles with two homers and eight RBI.
Apr 13 2022Mullins went 2-for-5 with a grand slam and a double in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins gave the Orioles a short-lived lead when he hammered a grand slam in the second inning, but that was the extent of their run production in the contest. The center fielder is slashing .238/.304/.429 with a homer, six RBI, one run scored and a stolen base in five games. He was a 30-30 player last season and he remains firmly planted atop the Orioles' batting order.
Apr 11 2022Mullins went 1-for-5 with two RBI in Monday's 2-0 win over Milwaukee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins drove in two runs with a third-inning single off Adrian Houser and it was the only meaningful offense for either team all afternoon. However, he also struck out twice, bringing his total to nine through 16 at-bats to begin the season.
Apr 10 2022Mullins went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and a walk in Sunday's 8-0 loss to the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins singled and stole second base in the third inning, but it wasn't enough to get the Orioles on the board in their third straight loss to begin the year. He also struck out twice, giving him seven through 11 at-bats. The 27-year-old posted an 18.5 strikeout percentage over 675 plate appearances last season.
Mar 31 2022Mullins went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 7-6 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The homer was just the second hit of the spring for Mullins, who has struggled a bit. There's little reason to be worried about the outfielder's production -- he's coming off of a 30-30 season that saw him add a .291/.360/.518 slash line while playing in 159 contests. His .322 BABIP was reasonable last year, and his 18.5 percent strikeout rate, coupled with an 8.9 percent walk rate, bode well for his sustainability in 2022. Mullins is expected to be the Orioles' everyday center fielder and leadoff hitter.
Sep 28 2021Mullins (hamstring) will lead off and play center field Tuesday against Boston, source reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins was didn't start either weekend game against the Rangers while dealing with a minor hamstring issue, though he appeared off the bench in both contests. He'll be involved from the start this time around as he looks to close out an excellent season which has already seen him hit 30 homers and steal 30 bases.
Sep 26 2021Mullins is sitting Sunday due to hamstring soreness, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Back-to-back exclusions from the starting lineup suggested something might have been wrong with the 26-year-old. He should be considered day-to-day, with a chance of returning for Tuesday's series opener against Boston.
Sep 25 2021Mullins will sit Saturday against the Rangers, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins will get a well-deserved rest the day after he secured a 30-30 season with a three-run homer in Friday's loss. Ryan McKenna will take over in center field.
Sep 24 2021Mullins went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a pair of walks in Friday's 8-5 loss to Texas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With his second-inning homer, Mullins recorded the first 30-30 season in the Orioles' team history. The outfielder has been a revelation throughout the year, maintaining an excellent .300/.370/.536 slash line with 59 RBI and 89 runs scored in addition to 30 each of homers and stolen bases. The 26-year-old look to keep up his solid play over the last week-plus of the season.
Sep 20 2021Mullins isn't in the lineup for Monday's game against Philadelphia, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins has recorded hits in each of his last four appearances, and he went 6-for-16 with a double, three runs and two stolen bases during that time. Ryan McKenna will start in center field and bat fifth.
Sep 18 2021Mullins went 2-for-4 with a pair of stolen bases and a walk in Saturday's 9-3 loss to the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins stole second and third immediately after reaching on a single in the second inning, notching his 29th and 30th thefts of the season in 38 attempts. Mullins, who also doubled to lead off the game, is now just one home run away from the first 30-30 season in Orioles history. The 26-year-old has been one of the biggest breakout stars of the 2021 campaign, slashing .302/.368/.535 with 68 extra-base hits in his first full year as a starter.
Sep 12 2021Mullins went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 11-2 loss in Game 2 of the doubleheader against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins went deep off Thomas Hatch in the third inning. The outfielder has homered five times in his last eight games. He leads the Orioles with 29 long balls and 85 runs scored. On the season, he is slashing .302/.369/.542 in 597 plate appearances.
Sep 11 2021Mullins is out of the lineup for Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ryan McKenna will start in center field and bat seventh. Look for Mullins to be back in there for the nightcap.
Sep 8 2021Mullins went 1-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run and a second run scored in Tuesday's 7-3 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His seventh-inning blast off Tyler Zuber wrapped up the scoring on the night for the O's. Mullins has gone yard in three straight games and has a four-game RBI streak as he puts the finishing touches on his breakout campaign. Factoring in Tuesday's production, the 26-year-old is slashing .307/.371/.542 with 27 homers, 26 steals, 54 RBI and 80 runs through 578 plate appearances.
Sep 6 2021Mullins went 2-for-4 with a double and a solo home run in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His blast off Kris Bubic in the fifth inning gave the O's a 2-1 lead, but it was the last offense the team could muster on the afternoon. Mullins has gone yard in back-to-back games and five times in the last 12, giving him 26 long balls on the year to go with a .307 batting average, 26 steals, 53 RBI and 78 runs.
Sep 5 2021Mullins went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, a walk and a stolen base in Sunday's 8-7 win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old continues to make an impact from atop Baltimore's order. Mullins' homer in the sixth inning Sunday got Baltimore within a run, and the team rallied ahead with a four-run seventh. He's reached the 25-homer mark with 26 stolen bases, 52 RBI, 77 runs scored and a .305/.369/.530 slash line across 570 plate appearances.
Sep 1 2021Mullins went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Tuesday's 4-2 win over Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was a fairly pedestrian game for Mullins, but he was able to notch his 25th steal of the season. The outfielder has recorded three thefts in his last six games as he remains a speed threat whenever he gets on base. He's slashing .304/.368/.527 with 24 home runs, 48 RBI. 75 runs scored, 30 doubles and four triples through 550 plate appearances.
Aug 30 2021Mullins is out of the lineup Monday against the Blue Jays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins will receive a maintenance day in the series finale after starting the past 14 games and hitting .193/.242/.421 during that stretch. Ryan McKenna, freshly promoted from Triple-A Norfolk, will man center field in his place Monday.
Aug 27 2021Mullins went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins showcased his speed with two stolen bases against the Angels on Thursday, and his power potential was on display in Friday's series opener with his homer in the bottom of the ninth inning. The 26-year-old has recorded hits in each of the last three games, and he's gone 5-for-13 with two homers, four runs, four RBI and two stolen bases during that time.
Aug 25 2021Mullins went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and three RBI against the Angels on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins led off the bottom of the first inning with his 22nd homer of the season, the first of three Baltimore long balls off of Shohei Ohtani. Mullins also provided an RBI groundout in the seventh and a sacrifice fly in the eighth, giving him multiple runs driven in for the first time since Aug. 7. His bat has slowed considerably as of late -- he's hitting just .217 over his last 16 contests -- but Mullins is still sitting on a 20-20 campaign with over a month remaining.
Aug 18 2021Mullins went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 8-4 loss to Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The outfielder went deep to open the game, but he was kept quiet after that. Mullins has gone just 2-for-16 in his last four contests after ending a 20-game hitting streak. He's still posted a hearty .315/.378/.538 slash line with 21 homers, 42 RBI, 69 runs scored and 22 stolen bases through 499 plate appearances.
Aug 14 2021Mullins will hit the bench Saturday against the Red Sox, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins sits after starting 10 straight games. He grabbed at least one hit in each of those contests, extending his hitting streak to 20 games. Ryan McKenna will start in center field in his absence.
Aug 13 2021Mullins went 3-for-5 with a stolen base and a run scored in Thursday's 6-4 loss to Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The outfielder opened the scoring on a heads-up play, stealing home after Anthony Santander nearly got caught in a rundown while stealing second. Mullins has done a little of everything during his 19-game hitting streak, going 28-for-77 (.364) with four home runs, five RBI, 16 runs scored and six stolen bases in eight attempts in that stretch. He'll look to make it a 20-game streak as Baltimore opens a three-game series in Boston on Friday.
Aug 8 2021Mullins went 1-for-3 with a homer, two runs, an RBI and a walk in Sunday's 9-6 loss to the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins extended his hitting streak to 16 games in Sunday's loss by hitting his 20th home run of the season on the first pitch in the bottom of the first inning. The 26-year-old has crossed the plate in each of his last seven appearances, and he's gone 10-for-29 with three homers, eight runs, four RBI and four stolen bases across that span.
Aug 7 2021Mullins went 1-for-5 with a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 10-6 loss to Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The center fielder is riding a 14-game hitting streak, during which he's gone 21-for-57 (.368) with two home runs, five stolen bases, two RBI and 11 runs scored. Mullins has been a steady option for fantasy managers all year with a .321/.383/.542 slash line across 454 plate appearances. Baltimore's leadoff hitter has added 18 homers, 37 RBI, 62 runs scored and 21 steals in 28 attempts.
Aug 2 2021Mullins went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and two stolen bases in Monday's 7-1 win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The outfielder opened the scoring in the third inning with his solo shot. In the fifth, Mullins reached the 20-stolen base milestone after getting aboard with a single -- he stole both second and third base before getting left aboard. The outfielder's remarkable breakout season continues, as he's up to 18 homers, 37 RBI, 59 runs scored and a .322/.385/.549 slash line through 441 plate appearances. He's hit safely in his last 11 games, including six multi-hit efforts in that span.
Aug 1 2021Mullins is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins will sit for the second time in the second half, paving the way for Ryan McKenna to pick up a start in center field. Mullins has provided only one home run in 14 games since the break, but he's more or less continued the solid form at the dish that made him a first-time All-Star. He's slashing .365/.421/.558 in the second half while chipping in nine runs and two stolen bases.
Jul 28 2021Mullins went 1-for-4 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Wednesday's 8-7 win over Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins extended his hitting streak to seven games (11-for-29), and he added his first stolen base since July 11. The speedy outfielder is up to 17 steals in 23 attempts this season. He's maintained a strong .318 batting average with 17 home runs, 36 RBI and 56 runs scored through 423 plate appearances.
Jul 27 2021Mullins went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 7-3 loss to Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The outfielder has put together a six-game hitting streak with four multi-hit efforts in that span. Mullins' homer was his first since July 6. He's boosted his season slash line to .319/.380/.545 with the recent surge. The 26-year-old is up to 17 long balls, 36 RBI, 55 runs scored and 16 stolen bases through 418 plate appearances.
Jul 19 2021Mullins isn't in the lineup for Monday's game against the Rays, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins snapped an eight-game hitting streak Sunday when he went 0-for-5 with a strikeout in the series finale against the Royals. Ryan McKenna will take over in center field and bat seventh.
Jul 11 2021Mullins went 1-for-3 with a walk, an RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 7-5 extra-inning loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The center fielder got aboard with a single and scored on an Austin Hays home run in the first inning. Mullins tried to spark a Baltimore rally in the bottom of the 10th, but his sacrifice fly was it for the offense in the loss. The 26-year-old All-Star has posted a stellar .314/.380/.541 slash line with 16 homers, 16 steals, 35 RBI and 49 runs scored through 88 contests as a consistent leadoff hitter.
Jul 6 2021Mullins went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk during Tuesday's 7-5 win against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old delivered his second long ball in as many games when he took Steven Matz deep to right center during the fifth inning. Mullins has a .317/.385/.553 slash line with 16 homers, 34 RBI, 48 runs and 15 stolen bases through 84 games in a breakout campaign.
Jul 5 2021Mullins went 2-for-2 with a solo home run and two RBI in Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins started Sunday's contest on the bench but came in to pinch hit in the sixth and tied the game up with an RBI single. He would end up staying in the game and sent a solo home run over the wall in right-center to give the Orioles a 5-4 lead in the ninth. The 26-year-old is enjoying a breakout campaign in which he's slashing .318/.385/.547 with 15 homers, 32 RBI, 47 runs scored, 15 steals and a 32:67 BB:K over 356 plate appearances.
Jul 4 2021Mullins is not in the lineup Sunday against the Angels, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins is 1-for-13 over the past three games and will receive the day off Sunday, which is only his fourth time out of the lineup this season. Ryan McKenna will start in center field in his place.
Jul 1 2021Mullins went 1-for-4 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins drew a walk to lead off the game and ended up stealing second before coming around to score on a double by Ryan Mountcastle. It's his third stolen base over the last three games after he hadn't notched a steal in 13 games prior. The 26-year-old Mullins had an excellent month of June, slashing .380/.452/.720 with eight homers, 16 RBI, 20 runs scored, seven stolen bases and an 11:20 BB:K. He currently stands in the top 10 in hits, total bases, batting average, OPS, WAR and stolen bases. He's having a wonderful breakout campaign and will look to stay hot heading into July.
Jun 30 2021Mullins went 4-for-5 with a walk, a double, a home run and two RBI in Tuesday's 13-3 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He led off the night by taking Jose Urquidy deep, and Mullins didn't take his foot off the gas the rest of the way. It' was his third multi-hit effort in the last five games, boosting his slash line on the year up to .323/.391/.554 with 14 homers, 14 steals, 30 RBI and 44 runs through 79 games.
Jun 29 2021Mullins went 3-for-5 with a pair of stolen bases and two runs score in Monday's 9-7 win over Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins continues to blend power and speed at the top of Baltimore's lineup. The center fielder is now 14-for-18 in stolen base attempts, including going 6-for-6 through 24 games in June. He's added 13 home runs, 28 RBI, 43 runs scored and a strong .315/.383/.537 slash line across 334 plate appearances.
Jun 27 2021Mullins is not in the starting lineup Sunday against the Blue Jays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins will get a scheduled day off as the newly recalled Ryan McKenna takes over in center field.
Jun 26 2021Mullins went 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Saturday's loss against Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins recorded his third different streak of at least four straight games with at least one hit, and he continues to make an impact at the top of the order for the Orioles. Aside from recording his 21st double and his 28th RBI of the season, the center fielder is also hitting .312 with a .919 OPS on the season.
Jun 20 2021Mullins went 2-for-5 with a pair of solo home runs in Saturday's 10-7 loss to the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After leaving the yard twice in Friday's season opener, Mullins added another pair of long balls to his ledger Saturday, boosting his total to a career-high 13 for the season. With a .323 average and 12 steals to go along with his power output, Mullins has been one of the top fantasy producers this season, an incredible achievement given that he frequently went undrafted outside of deeper mixed leagues or AL-only formats.
Jun 18 2021Mullins went 3-for-4 with two home runs and four RBI in Friday's 7-1 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins put the Orioles on the board with a solo home run to lead off the bottom of the first inning, and he provided some insurance runs with his three-run blast in the bottom of the eighth. Across the last five games, the 26-year-old has gone 6-for-18 with two homers, a double, four runs, four RBI, two walks and two stolen bases.
Jun 15 2021Mullins went 1-for-3 with a walk and two stolen bases in Monday's 4-3 loss to Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old continues to dazzle at the top of the Baltimore batting order. Mullins is up to 12 stolen bases on the season to go along with nine homers, 19 RBI and 34 runs. Remarkably, he's found another gear in June, slashing .462/.533/.821 through 10 games.
Jun 13 2021Mullins is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It will mark Mullins's first day off since May 23. Austin Hays will shift to center field and bat fifth Sunday.
Jun 12 2021Mullins went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in Saturday's 5-4 loss to Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The outfielder stole second in the fifth inning, but he was left on base. Mullins has remained productive with nine home runs, 19 RBI, 34 runs scored and 10 stolen bases in 14 attempts. He's added a .321/.387/.527 slash line across 271 plate appearances. He's hit safely in eight out of nine games in June, going 17-for-36 (.472) in that span.
Jun 6 2021Mullins went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, two runs, two RBI and two walks in Sunday's 18-5 win over Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins got the Orioles on the board with his solo home run in the bottom of the first inning Sunday, and he managed to reach base five times during the blowout win. The 26-year-old has been on a tear across the last two games and has gone 8-for-9 with three homers, five runs and four RBI during that time.
Jun 5 2021Mullins went 5-for-5 with two solo home runs and a third run scored in Saturday's 10-4 loss to Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old hadn't gone yard since May 9, but he snapped his 23-game power drought in style. Mullins has cooled down a little since his hot start to the season, but he's still batting .314 with eight homers, nine steals, 16 RBI and 30 runs through 58 contests.
Jun 2 2021Mullins went 2-for-4 with a triple, two runs and a stolen base during Tuesday's 7-4 win versus Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old is 5-for-15 with two triples, a double, three stolen bases and two runs over the past four games. Mullins is enjoying a breakout campaign atop the order for Baltimore with a .299/.363/.479 slash line with six homers, three triples, 14 doubles, 14 RBI and nine stolen bases through 55 games.
May 30 2021Mullins went 2-for-4 with a triple and a stolen base in Sunday's 3-1 loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins recorded a steal for the second consecutive game. The center fielder is now 8-for-12 in stolen base attempts this season -- the eight steals are a career high. He's slashing .296/.363/.469 with six home runs, 14 RBI, 25 runs scored, two triples and 13 doubles through 53 games.
May 29 2021Mullins went 0-for-3 with a stolen base in a 3-1 loss to the White Sox in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins reached on catcher interference in the third inning and promptly stole second, but he was left stranded. The outfielder is now 7-for-11 in stolen base chances this season. He's added a .291/.360/.457 slash line with six home runs, 14 RBI and 25 runs scored in 52 games as Baltimore's everyday leadoff hitter. Mullins hasn't homered since May 9, and just three of his 16 hits since then have gone for extra bases (one triple, two doubles).
May 24 2021Mullins went 1-for-3 with two walks, a stolen base and a run scored in Monday's 8-3 loss to Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The outfielder got aboard with a leadoff walk in the first inning and then stole second. Mullins is now 6-for-9 on the basepaths this season. He's cooled off a bit with just three hits in his last 20 at-bats after his 11-game hitting streak ended on May 19. Overall, the 26-year-old has a .294/.366/.472 slash line with six home runs, 12 RBI and 25 runs scored across 202 plate appearances.
May 23 2021Mullins is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins will take a seat for only the second time all season while Austin Hays relieves him in center field. The 26-year-old snapped a three-game hitless streak with a 2-for-5 day in Saturday's 12-9 loss to Washington, lifting his season average to .295.
May 16 2021Mullins went 1-for-5 with a double, a stolen base and two runs scored in Sunday's 10-6 win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The outfielder got aboard with a double and scored in the fourth inning. In the eighth, Mullins reached on a fielder's choice, stole second base and scored on a two-RBI single by Ryan Mountcastle. The 26-year-old Mullins is on a 10-game hitting streak, going 11-for-39 (.282) in that span. He's slashing .312/.374/.516 with six home runs, 12 RBI and 22 runs scored across 174 plate appearances overall. He's also gone 5-for-8 in stolen base attempts this season.
May 9 2021Mullins went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a strikeout in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins gave the Orioles a 2-1 lead with his two-out blast in the bottom of the fifth inning Sunday. The 26-year-old is now slashing .313/.376/.530 with six home runs, 19 runs and 12 RBI to begin the season.
May 5 2021Mullins went 1-for-4 with a run scored in Wednesday's 6-0 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins scored in the eighth inning as a part of Trey Mancini's three-run home run. He also made a sliding catch to keep John Means' no-hitter intact. The outfielder leads the Orioles with 16 runs, a .320 batting average and a .902 OPS. In addition, he has three steals to his name.
May 4 2021Mullins went 0-for-4 with a walk and stolen base in Baltimore's 5-2 loss to Seattle on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins opened the game with a walk and proceeded to steal second for his third stolen base of the season. He hasn't been as active on the bases as last season but has received ample opportunity with an above average .382 OBP in the early going. His April success may be a transition from a speed-based offensive approach to a more balanced one.
May 3 2021Mullins went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run and a double as Baltimore beat Seattle 5-3 Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins had the biggest hit of the game as his eight-inning shot flipped a 1-0 deficit to a 2-1 lead that Baltimore wouldn't relinquish. He's thrived in the leadoff role to the tune of a .333/.389/.942 slash line.
Apr 30 2021Mullins went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in the 3-2 victory over the Athletics on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins went deep off Mike Fiers in the third inning. In addition, Mullins also knocked in what ended up being the deciding run in the fifth inning. The outfielder leads the Orioles in batting average (.337), OPS (.932) and runs (13).
Apr 29 2021Mullins went 1-for-3 with a walk, one RBI and two runs scored in Thursday's 4-3 extra-inning win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In the first inning, Mullins singled and scored on a Trey Mancini single. Mullins then walked and scored on an Austin Hays double in the eighth. In the 10th, Mullins provided a sacrifice fly to plate Ramon Urias as the winning run. The 26-year-old Mullins remains strong at the plate with a .340/.393/.526 slash line, three home runs, seven RBI, 12 runs scored and a pair of stolen bases in 25 games this year.
Apr 26 2021Mullins went 3-for-4 with a double and two solo home runs in Monday's 4-2 win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He led off the bottom of the first inning by taking Deivi Garcia deep, then launched his second blast of the night in the seventh off Justin Wilson. Mullins is heating back up, collecting nine hits over the last four games to push his slash line on the season back up to .365/.419/.576 with three homers, two steals, six RBI and 10 runs through 22 games.
Apr 25 2021Mullins went 3-for-5 in Sunday's 8-1 win over the Athletics. He was also caught stealing once. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All three of Mullins' hits were singles, and none of them directly led to runs. The center fielder has a slash line of .346/.404/.481 with one home run, four RBI and eight runs scored in 21 games. He's now 2-for-4 in stolen base attempts.
Apr 21 2021Mullins isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Marlins, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins went 0-for-8 with a walk in the last two games. He'll get a breather for Wednesday's series finale with Austin Hays starting in center field while Ryan Mountcastle takes over in left field.
Apr 11 2021Mullins went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk and a stolen base in Saturday's 6-4 extra-inning loss to the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins singled in the fifth inning and stole second base, but he was left on base at the end of the inning. The 26-year-old outfielder has been a pleasant surprise early in 2021 by hitting .455/.500/.667 over 36 plate appearances. The Orioles' leadoff hitter has a homer, two stolen bases, one RBI and five runs scored in eight games. His slash line will regress over time, but speed comes at a premium in fantasy. Mullins is showing more of it after going 7-for-9 on stolen base chances in 2020.
Apr 8 2021Mullins went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Wednesday's 4-3 extra-innings win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins opened up the scoring for the Orioles to begin the fourth, barreling a changeup for a home run to right field to tie things up at 1-1. The 26-year-old is off to a blistering start this season, as he's notched at least one base hit in all six games while slashing .480/.519/.720. Despite the hot hitting, Mullins only has one RBI to show for it due to his placement atop the Orioles' batting order, though he's still scored five runs.
Apr 6 2021Mullins went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Tuesday's 7-2 loss to the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins opened the game with a leadoff single and stole second base. He later advanced to third on a wild pitch but was thrown out at the plate on an Anthony Santander fielder's choice. Mullins has enjoyed a productive start to the year with four runs scored, three doubles and a stolen base while hitting .524 in 21 at-bats.
Apr 4 2021Mullins went an astounding 5-for-5 while scoring three times and walking once in Sunday's win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In what looks to be his first full season in the majors, Mullins is off to an electrifying start. He 26-year-old is now 9-for-13 at the plate as he recorded three doubles and two singles, making it a no-brainer for Brandon Hyde to keep him in the leadoff spot. The left-handed hitter looks to stay hot as the Orioles travel to New York for a three-game series with the Yankees.
Mar 31 2021Mullins has been awarded a spot on the Orioles' Opening Day roster, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins' inclusion on the roster doesn't come as much of a surprise, but it's less certain whether or not he'll have a regular spot in the lineup against both right- and left-handing pitching. After dropping switch-hitting this spring and exclusively batting from the left side of the plate, Mullins delivered a .260/.309/.440 slash line in 50 at-bats while going 3-for-3 in steal attempts. Mullins' poor on-base skills don't make him the best fit for leadoff duties, but since he's one of the few players on the roster with above-average speed, he could find himself atop the order with some regularity. He was the Orioles' primary leadoff option versus right-handed pitching this spring, while Austin Hays typically led off against lefties.
Feb 28 2021Mullins will no longer operate as a switch hitter and will focus on batting as a left-handed hitter, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old had a .439 OPS in 111 plate appearances as a right-handed hitter since making his big-league debut in 2018, so he'll instead focus on honing his skills from the left side. Overall he had a decent showing in 2020 with a .271/.315/.407 slash line, three homers and seven stolen bases in 48 games. Mullins will compete with Austin Hays for the starting job in center field during spring training.
Feb 22 2021Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Monday that Mullins will compete with Austin Hays for the top job in center field this spring, Jon Meoli of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins has come a long way since his disastrous debut season with the Orioles in 2018, but he was still a slightly below-average hitter in 2020, submitting a .271/.315/.407 slash line (97 wRC+) over 153 plate appearances. Hays' .722 OPS matched Mullins' mark exactly, so the two should enter spring training on relatively even ground in the job battle. While Hays offers more power and was the more highly regarded prospect coming up in the Baltimore system, Mullins possesses more speed, which is in short supply in the Orioles lineup.
Sep 27 2020Mullins went 2-for-4 with two triples, two RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 7-5 win over Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins flashed his speed Sunday with a pair of triples, including a two-run triple in the fourth inning before scoring the game-tying run on an Austin Hays sacrifice fly. The 25-year-old switch-hitter put together a solid season, slashing .271/.315/.407 with 10 extra-base hits in 153 plate appearances.
Sep 25 2020Mullins went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Friday's 10-5 loss to the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After launching a solo shot in the fifth inning, Mullins picked up an RBI on a groundout in the ninth. The homer was his third of the year and first since Sept. 4, and he's slashing .263/.310/.376 through 46 games with seven steals, 10 RBI and 15 runs.
Sep 20 2020Mullins is not in the lineup Sunday against the Rays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins started the past three games but will take a seat with southpaw Ryan Yarbrough pitching for Tampa Bay. Austin Hays shifts to center field while Ryan Mountcastle starts in left Sunday.
Sep 17 2020Mullins is out of the lineup for Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader against Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins will hit the bench for the second straight contest with lefty Blake Snell on the mound for the Rays. Austin Hays will start in center field while Ryan Mountcastle operates in left.
Sep 16 2020Mullins is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Braves, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins is 3-for-9 with a double, four runs, two RBi and a stolen base in the past two games, but he'll receive the day off Wednesday. Austin Hays receives the start in center field while Ryan Mountcastle works in left.
Sep 14 2020Mullins went 2-for-5 with two RBI, two runs scored and a stolen base in Monday's 14-1 win over the Braves. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: During a nine-run third inning, Mullins walked, stole a bag, scored a run and singled in two runs. The 25-year-old outfielder now has six stolen bases this season and raised his OPS to .701.
Sep 10 2020Mullins went 2-for-6 with a stolen base and a run scored Wednesday in a 7-6 loss to the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins singled in his first two at-bats and came around to score in the first but otherwise was kept in check for the night. The 26-year-old is rocking a six-game hit streak while piling up five base knocks over his last two games. Austin Hays (ribs) has a chance to return next week but it may be difficult for manager Brandon Hyde to take Mullins' hot bat out of the lineup.
Sep 8 2020Mullins (undisclosed) is in the lineup Tuesday against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins wasn't in the lineup over the past two games for an undisclosed reason, but he'll play center field and bat ninth Tuesday. It's unclear whether the unspecified issue will hinder him at all going forward.
Sep 6 2020Mullins is considered day-to-day, although manager Brandon Hyde did not say why, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins had a homer in the first game of Friday's doubleheader and followed up with his fourth steal in the nightcap. He has been conspicuous by his absence since then, and we still don't know the specifics of the issue. Mason Williams gets the nod in center field Sunday.
Sep 4 2020Mullins went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's win during Game 1 of the doubleheader against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins hit a leadoff home run in Friday's matinee, but his production at the plate decreased later in the game as he went hitless in his next two at-bats. The Orioles were able to generate some run production later on but had to settle for a loss in extra innings. Mullins is now hitting .269 with two home runs and three RBI this year.
Aug 30 2020Mullins is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mason Williams will enter the lineup in center field as a replacement for Mullins, who gets a breather after starting 12 consecutive games. During that stretch, Mullins went 13-for-41 (.317) with a home run, two stolen bases and four runs.
Aug 26 2020Mullins went 2-for-4 with a walk, a run scored, and a stolen base Wednesday against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins led off for the Orioles and was regularly on base, recording his fifth multi-hit game of the campaign. He also added his third steal of the season, his first since Aug. 18. While Mullins has very little power, he has a decent .280/.333/.360 line across 55 plate appearances and could be a source of stolen bases so long as Austin Hays (ribs) remains sidelined.
Aug 22 2020Mullins went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored, but it wasn't enough as the Orioles fell 8-5 to the Red Sox on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Since being recalled a week ago for the injured Austin Hays (ribs), Mullins is hitting .476/.500/.619 across 21 at-bats. Hays doesn't appear to be ready to return from the injured list Tuesday when first eligible, so Mullins should continue to see increased opportunity in center field for the time being.
Aug 18 2020Mullins went 2-for-5 with a stolen base in Tuesday's 8-7 extra-inning loss to the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins got aboard with a single and stole second in the second inning. It was his second stolen base of the season. The outfielder has slashed .217/.308/.217 with three runs scored across 26 plate appearances.
Aug 15 2020Mullins was recalled Saturday from the Orioles' alternate training site when Austin Hays (ribs) was placed on the 10-day injured list. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins was optioned to the team's alternate site exactly a week ago after managing just one hit in his first 13 at-bats of the season. He should split time in center field with Andrew Velazquez for the time being.
Aug 8 2020Mullins was optioned to the alternate training site Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mullins saw inconsistent playing time over the start of the season while hitting just .077 with two runs and one stolen base over nine games. The 25-year-old could be one of the first players to be called up if the Orioles experience injuries in the outfield this year. Southpaw Keegan Akin was recalled in a corresponding move.
May 30 2018Mullins was sent to Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday, Brittany Ghiroli of MLB.com reports.Mullins received a promotion after putting together a solid .315/.362/.518 batting line with six home runs, 28 RBI and eight stolen bases through 48 games at Double-A Bowie. If he continues to produce at the plate, he'll likely get a shot in the big leagues this season.
Apr 5 2018Mullins will open the season at Double-A Bowie, MLB.com's Mike Rosenbaum reports.He was an above league average hitter (109 wRC+) in 76 games at Double-A last year, so it's a little surprising that he wasn't assigned to Triple-A. The Orioles obviously think Mullins has some things to work on at Double-A, and they also have players ahead of Mullins who need everyday at-bats at Triple-A. The 23-year-old outfielder has an intriguing blend of power and speed, but is unlikely to ever hit better than .260 or .270, an is more likely to settle in as a .245 or .255 hitter in the majors.
Mar 25 2018The Orioles reassigned Mullins to minor-league camp Sunday, Brittany Ghiroli of MLB.com reports.Mullins earned an invite to spring training but was never truly a major-league candidate with only 76 games of Double-A experience under his belt. The 23-year-old could return to Double-A Bowie after an injury-plagued 2017 season in which he slashed .265/.319/.460 with 13 home runs in 309 at-bats, but he's likely to find his way to Triple-A Norfolk at some point this season.
Feb 4 2018Mullins was invited to attend Baltimore's big-league camp as a non-roster invitee, Brittany Ghiroli of MLB.com reports.Injuries were an issue for Mullins during the 2017 season, as a lingering hamstring ailment limited him to just 76 games at Double-A Bowie. Over said games he hit .265 with a .779 OPS. While he wasn't able to play for much of the season, Mullins managed to display his power and hit 13 home runs.
Jul 12 2017Mullins returned to the MiLB disabled list for the second time this season due to a hamstring injury, Steve Melewski of MASN Sports reports.Mullins was activated in early June after more than a month on the shelf due to a hamstring strain. The prospect reportedly suffered from spasms last week that landed him back on the DL. When healthy, Mullins has hit .318/.356/.543 over 42 games with Double-A Bowie.
Jun 5 2017Mullins (hamstring) was activated from the minor-league DL and rejoined Double-A Bowie on Sunday.Mullins made up for lost time with a 2-for-5 day that included a solo home run, one walk and two runs scored. The 22-year-old outfielder hit .273 with 14 homers and 30 stolen bases for High-A Delmarva last season. His injury put him behind the eight ball this year, so Mullins will likely spend the rest of the 2017 campaign with the Baysox.
Jun 2 2017Mullins (hamstring) will return to Double-A Bowie's lineup Sunday, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.The top prospect has been out since late April, but it seems like the Orioles are confident that he'll be good to go for Sunday's contest. Prior to getting injured, Mullins was dominating Double-A pitching and even won Player of the Week honors at one point.
Jun 1 2017Mullins (hamstring) played in back-to-back games at extended spring training this week and could rejoin Double-A Bowie as soon as Friday, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.The club's No. 7 prospect was slowed during his rehab, but Mullins is eyeing a weekend return to the Baysox as he nears full strength. He'll look to get back to pre-injury form when he was tearing up Eastern League pitching (.367/.406/.683) through 14 games.
May 15 2017Mullins, who's emerged as an elite prospect in the O's system, continues to participate in light baseball activities in Sarasota as he recovers from a left hamstring injury, but no date has been set for his return to Double-A Bowie, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.Mullins is well beyond his expected return date. It was originally thought that he'd only miss two weeks after suffering the strain on April 20. Now, the team will play it cautiously and not reactivate him until it's certain the outfielder is not at risk of reinjuring his hamstring.