Two years ago Sunday, Cedric Mullins’ collapse out of the majors was nearing free-fall status. He was 0-for-5 in a matinee loss to Oakland, and halfway through a month that began with him as the Orioles’ Opening Day center fielder, he found himself back in the minors.
A comeback that began in 2020 has been even more impressive in the first week-plus of the season. And in an Orioles campaign that has gone sideways in a hurry, his continued success is one of the few bright spots.
“He’s playing really well so far,” manager Brandon Hyde said.