On Friday, the New York Mets made key roster changes, activating outfielder Cedric Mullins while optioning Luisangel Acuña to Triple-A Syracuse. These moves came in the wake of recent trades, including the addition of relievers Tyler Rogers and Ryan Helsley.

Details on Player Performances and Movements

Luisangel Acuña’s performance this season includes a .239 batting average with no home runs, seven RBIs, and 12 stolen bases in 175 plate appearances. To accommodate Mullins, who slashed .229/.305/.433 with 15 homers and 49 RBIs in 355 plate appearances for Baltimore, the Mets made roster adjustments.

Left-handed reliever José Castillo was outrighted to Syracuse after pitching 12 1/3 innings with a 2.19 ERA and 17 strikeouts. Meanwhile, Brandon Waddell, another lefty, is set to begin a rehab stint with Double-A Binghamton, having recorded 18 strikeouts over 27 innings with a 4.00 ERA.

Upcoming Schedule and Standings Context

The Mets, holding a 62-47 record, are starting a six-game homestand against the San Francisco Giants, who stand at 54-55. Currently, the Mets lead the National League East by half a game over the Philadelphia Phillies, making every roster decision significant for their playoff aspirations.