Mullins arrived Friday about 2 1/2 hours before first pitch and was activated on the roster but not inserted into the starting lineup.

New Mets center fielder Cedric Mullins spoke with the media before Friday's series opener against the Giants and talked about the trade deadline and his fit with his new team.

As a new member of the New York Mets, Cedric Mullins already seems to have a clear sense of what his mission is—not just for this season, but for the rest of his time with the organization.