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Rays Sign Cedric Mullins: Aiming to Boost Struggling Outfield

12/4/2025

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The Tampa Bay Rays signed outfielder Cedric Mullins to a one-year, $7 million contract, pending a physical.
Mullins struggled last season, batting .216 while playing for the Orioles and Mets.
In 2021 he batted .291 and earned an All-Star selection.
The Rays' outfield ranked last in home runs and had a low OPS last season, and Mullins' defensive skills and speed could provide stability.

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The Tampa Bay Rays signed outfielder Cedric Mullins to a one-year, $7 million contract, pending a physical.
Mullins struggled last season, batting .216 while playing for the Orioles and Mets.
In 2021 he batted .291 and earned an All-Star selection.
The Rays' outfield ranked last in home runs and had a low OPS last season, and Mullins' defensive skills and speed could provide stability.