Yankees consider Cedric Mullins for center field vacancy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 8:20 PM
Last updated Oct 30, 2026
The New York Yankees are assessing their outfield options after Trent Grisham's departure to free agency. Cedric Mullins, having helped the Tampa Bay Rays reach the World Series, is a candidate for the center field position, dependent on the status of his $10 million mutual option for 2027. Despite his postseason contributions, Mullins struggled offensively in the regular season, hitting.205 with 15 home runs. The Yankees have yet to initiate negotiations with Mullins. Their outfield strategy could also involve recalling Grisham, pursuing a trade for a stronger hitter, or moving Cody Bellinger from left field.
- •Trent Grisham elected free agency, prompting Yankees' outfield search.
- •Mullins hit.205 with 15 home runs in the regular season.
- •Mullins has a $10 million mutual option with the Rays for 2027.
- •Yankees have not started negotiations with Mullins.
- •Alternative options include bringing back Grisham or moving Bellinger.
- 8:20 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees should be careful with this Rays center-field option
"Cedric Mullins helped the Rays reach the World Series, but his regular-season bat is a warning for any team looking […]
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