Analyst questions Cedric Mullins' impact on Rays' season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 8:31 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Cedric Mullins has struggled at the plate, hitting.198/.288/.311 with six home runs and 21 RBIs. After a one-year, $7.5 million offseason deal, his performance has led to concerns regarding his future with the team. Despite the Rays holding a 41-30 record and being in second place in the AL East, Mullins' inability to produce offense could hinder their playoff ambitions. As of Wednesday, his batting average dipped below.200 again after a 1-for-5 outing against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Analysts are closely watching his progress as the season continues.
- •Cedric Mullins signed a one-year, $7.5 million contract in the offseason.
- •Mullins' batting average fell to.198 following a recent game.
- •The Rays are second in the AL East with a 41-30 record.
- •Concerns arise over Mullins' fit and production after off-season trades.
- •Analysts believe a turnaround for Mullins is still possible.
- 8:31 PMYahoo Sports — MLB analyst questions if Rays' offseason acquisition can turn things around
"The highly-paid veteran has struggled to get anything going.
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