The Baltimore Orioles announced on Friday that center fielder Cedric Mullins has been placed on the 10-day injured list because of a right hamstring strain. This move comes as the team adjusts its roster to handle Mullins’ absence while he recovers.
Acquisition of Utilityman Cooper Hummel and Roster Updates
Alongside Mullins’ injury update, the Orioles signed utility player Cooper Hummel to a one-year deal. The team also transferred right-handed pitcher Cody Poteet to the 60-day injured list as part of the roster changes. Poteet was previously placed on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation in late April.
Player Performance and Career Overview
Cedric Mullins, 30, has been a significant contributor to the Orioles this season, batting .232 with 10 home runs and 31 RBIs over 50 games. Since making his MLB debut in 2018 with Baltimore, the former All-Star holds a .251 lifetime batting average, accumulating 96 home runs, 309 RBIs, and 133 stolen bases in 743 career games.
Cooper Hummel, also 30, has played 82 major league games across stints with the Arizona Diamondbacks, Seattle Mariners, and Houston Astros, holding a career batting average of .159 with three home runs and 17 RBIs. He was released by the New York Yankees on May 24 following 10 games at their Triple-A affiliate at Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Right-hander Cody Poteet, who pitched in 25 career MLB games with the Miami Marlins, Yankees, and Orioles, has a 5-4 record and a 4.20 ERA. He experienced shoulder inflammation after his season debut in which he allowed five runs on six hits over 2 2/3 innings.
Implications for the Orioles Moving Forward
The injury to Cedric Mullins presents a challenge for the Orioles as he leads the team in home runs and RBIs. Signing Cooper Hummel adds depth to the utility roles while Poteet’s extended absence affects the pitching staff. How these moves impact the Orioles’ performance will unfold over the coming weeks as Mullins works toward recovery and the team adjusts its lineup accordingly.