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Acce s the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. Cedric Mullins is coming off his first series in a different shade of orange. The center fielder, who got his first action with the Mets over the weekend against the Giants, described the quick turnaround he faced after his trade from the Orioles as a bit of a whirlwind. Right after the trade, its kind of a dash and scramble, Mullins recalled. But, everyone here [has] been very accommodating, so its been kind of easy to make some adjustments. Just trying to settle in the best I can. Mullins, who went 0-for-4 with a strikeout and a walk in at Citi Field, noted its been everybody at once whos helped him with the lay of the land. Call that a big positive in the veterans eyes. Cedric Mullins connects on a single against the San Francisco Giants in the fourth inning at Citi Field in Queens, New York, USA, Saturday, August 02, 2025. JASON SZENES/ NY POST Thats, I think, the beauty of this team, and just the relationship that these guys have as a unit, Mullins said. While it took until the second game for him to record his first hit, that is not one of his main focuses at the moment. Hes locked in on other aspects of the game at which he excels. Derrick Rose Jersey Explore More Its going to be defense; its going to be running; its going to be stealing bases, Mullins said. Were just playing the game the right way and the way I see best fit. CHECK OUT THE AND Those skills are e sential for a team to have succe s, and Mullins does both at a high level. His performances in the field have saved, on average, two runs for his team, which has him sitting in the middle of the pack of all major league center fielders. Mets Cedric Mullins catching San Francisco Giants Rafael Devers fly out in the 7th inning against the San Francisco Giants at Citi Field, Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, in Queens, NY. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST Mullins speed on the basepaths has also been important he entered play Monday with 15 stolen bases this year. It also comes in handy manning Citi Fields large center field. Mullins said that he is still getting used to his new territory. Delivering insights on all things Amazins Sign up for Inside the Mets by Mike Puma, exclusively on Sports+ Thank you By clicking above you agree to the and . Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! Its just a matter of me continuously being out there, Mullins said. Like I said, getting used to how quick the warning track can get up on you and things of that nature. Even though Mullins has been focusing on getting acclimated, he already has a favorite moment that had to do with a new teammate of his. Pete [Alonso] already hitting 250 [home runs]. For me to be a part of two of them, its been pretty cool, Mullins said. Toni Kukoc Jersey