On the 2025 MLB trade deadline day, the Baltimore Orioles traded veteran center fielder Cedric Mullins to the New York Mets in exchange for three pitching prospects. This trade, first reported by Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, marks the departure of the longest-tenured Oriole from the roster. In return, the Orioles acquired three minor league pitchers: Raimon Gómez, Anthony Nunez, and Chandler Marsh, all of whom provide potential bullpen options for Baltimore’s rebuilding efforts.

Details on the Pitching Prospects Acquired by the Orioles

All three players coming to Baltimore are relief pitchers developing in the Mets’ minor league system. Raimon Gómez and Chandler Marsh were members of New York’s High-A affiliate when the trade took place, while Anthony Nunez was closer to reaching the majors at Double-A level. Each of these pitchers has shown various degrees of promise as the Orioles look to bolster their pitching depth in the near future.

Anthony Nunez: The Most Advanced and Highly Ranked Prospect

Anthony Nunez, 24, is the standout in the trio and holds the highest prospect ranking within the Mets organization. Originally drafted as a hitter, Nunez transformed into a right-handed pitcher and signed with New York as a free agent last year after a collegiate career. MLB Pipeline ranks him as the Mets’ 14th best prospect, while Baseball America places him at 27th overall. Nunez’s pitching repertoire features a pair of fastballs that can reach up to 96 mph and a low-90s cutter that has become an effective weapon in the bullpen.

“He’ll touch 96 mph with his pair of fastballs but has added a low-90s cutter that’s become a better weapon out of the pro bullpen, especially with how it plays compared to the wackier movement of his other offerings. … Because of the pair, Nunez has dominated batters from both sides in the first three months of ’25.” —MLB Pipeline

This season, Nunez began at High-A, where he limited hitters to a .068 batting average against him. After being promoted to Double-A, he continued to impress by holding batters to a .146 average. Despite walking about one batter every two innings, he maintains a sub-1 WHIP, showing strong control for a young reliever. His trajectory points toward a potential bullpen role with the Orioles as early as next season.

Raimon Gómez’s Recovery and Potential Role in Orioles’ Bullpen

Raimon Gómez, 23, is a right-handed pitcher from Venezuela who missed the entire 2024 season due to Tommy John surgery. Returning in 2025, Gómez has struggled with control, recording a very high walk rate of 6.1 per nine innings, despite limiting hitters to a .176 batting average. Baseball America ranks him as the Mets’ 22nd best prospect, while MLB Pipeline places him at 30th. Gómez’s velocity previously reached 96-98 mph and reportedly hit 100 mph before his injury.

“Before tearing his elbow ligament, he pitched at 96-98 mph and hit 100 with good riding life on a double-plus four-seam fastball. … The Mets were impressed with how Gomez attacked his rehab. He used his down time to build strength and lean up his 6-foot-2 frame. … It’s just as easy to see Gomez rocket through the minors as a high-leverage reliever.” —Baseball America

Although Gómez’s walk rate is concerning, the Orioles may see value in his raw velocity and ability to develop into a late-inning reliever, especially given their history of patiently developing power arms with control issues, such as Félix Bautista.

Chandler Marsh: The Undrafted Reliever with Strikeout Upside

Chandler Marsh, who turns 23 this September, was signed as an undrafted free agent out of Georgia last year. A relief pitcher since his college days, Marsh has continued that role in professional baseball. Over the 2025 season, he has combined Low-A and High-A performances, striking out 52 batters in 42 innings while maintaining a WHIP around 1.0 at the High-A level. The Orioles will likely see him as a developmental bullpen arm who has the potential to contribute at higher levels with refinement.

Implications of Trading Mullins for Orioles’ Future and Mets Playoff Push

Trading Cedric Mullins, a player known for his rare combination of power and speed, undoubtedly stings for Orioles fans. Mullins’ home run and stolen base threat made him a distinctive asset in Baltimore’s lineup and a fan favorite. Despite a difficult 2025 season performance-wise and defensive inconsistency, Mullins recently showed flashes of clutch defense, perhaps as a farewell to the Orioles’ fanbase.

The 30-year-old outfielder now joins a Mets team positioning itself for a postseason run and possibly a World Series title, offering Mullins a chance to compete at the highest level. For the Orioles, acquiring three young pitchers reflects a focus on building pitching depth and youth for the future, continuing their process of developing talent within the organization.

As the postseason nears, Orioles fans will likely rally behind the Mets’ quest, rooting for Mullins in his new role while the Orioles aim to nurture their new pitching prospects into assets that can help restore the franchise’s competitiveness.