Mullins 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.
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.
Orioles' Cedric Mullins: Gets $4.1 million from Baltimore
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Mullins signed a one-year, $4.1 million contract with the Orioles on Friday to avoid arbitration, Dan Connolly of The Athletic reports.
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 sit against some left-handed pitching down the stretch last season, which is something to keep in mind when evaluating his fantasy prospects for 2023.
