Mets Complete Trade Deadline Moves Adding Mullins, Bullpen Depth

The New York Mets made several key moves at the 2025 MLB trade deadline, focusing on strengthening their bullpen and acquiring a new center fielder, Cedric Mullins, from the Baltimore Orioles. Though they failed to secure a starting pitcher, Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns expressed satisfaction with the additions, highlighting Mullins' defensive skills and athleticism as well as his potential impact beyond statistics. Mullins, who is a free agent after the season, has a .229 batting average with 15 home runs and 14 stolen bases in 91 games, and his arrival allows Jeff McNeil to return to second base while still seeing time as a designated hitter or outfielder. The Mets also bolstered their bullpen by acquiring Tyler Rogers, Ryan Helsley, and Gregory Soto, all key contributors to the team's performance this season. Stearns noted that all four trades were for players on expiring contracts and that the moves made the most sense for the team's competitive window, emphasizing the role of player development in facilitating these trades. While the team has yet to add a starting pitcher, Stearns remains confident in the roster's depth and the strategic utilization of players in the lineup for the remainder of the season.