PHILADELPHIA – Cedric Mullins got lost somewhere in his journey from Baltimore, and Tuesday, with the Mets reinstating outfielder Jose Siri from the injured list, it seems like his chances to find himself again might be more limited.
Mullins, acquired for his range in center and decent lefty bat, was out of the lineup against Phillies southpaw Ranger Suarez Tuesday as the Mets welcomed back Siri, who missed most of the season with a broken left tibia. Siri played in just eight rehab games before his reinstatement and should see plenty of opportunities with Tyrone Taylor on the IL with a left hamstring strain.
Manager Carlos Mendoza said Tuesday that Siri will likely see time against lefties and “Cedric will face some righties when we need to, especially when guys are tough right o