As the Baltimore Orioles face early-season struggles, a potential trade could see the Cincinnati Reds bolster their outfield with All-Star center fielder Cedric Mullins. The Orioles, currently sitting at 13-20 and struggling with pitching, may look to move Mullins, who is set to become a free agent after the season. This makes him an ideal candidate for a trade, and the Reds could be a landing spot.
Cincinnati, already dealing with injuries to outfielders, including the recent loss of Tyler Callihan, ranks 12th in Wins Above Average across all outfield positions. Acquiring Mullins could provide an immediate boost to their lineup as they look to contend for a playoff spot.
In this hypothetical trade, the Reds would likely offer a package including one or two of their promising outfield prospects. No. 18 prospect Ethan O’Donnell and No. 22 prospect Adolfo Sanchez are considered solid returns for a player like Mullins, whose contract expires at the end of this season. If Mullins maintains his current pace — a .255 average with seven home runs, 21 RBIs, and an OPS of .870 — he could be a valuable addition to Cincinnati’s push for the postseason.
This potential trade could benefit both teams, with the Reds upgrading their outfield and the Orioles receiving young talent in return as they look to rebuild and plan for the future.
