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At this year’s trade deadline, the Mets essentially decided upon one center fielder for the rest of the season and decided against one center fielder for their future.

Cedric Mullins, a pending free agent acquired from the Orioles, <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/08/04/sports/cedric-mullins-slowly-warming-up-to-new-mets-home-after-trade-scramble/">is the now</a>.

Drew Gilbert, sent to the Giants, <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/08/01/sports/mets-fulfilled-trade-deadline-needs-without-losing-top-prospects/">will not be the later</a>.

The best bets to play in between Brandon Nimmo and Juan Soto at Citi Field for at least the next handful of seasons are splitting time at the spot with Double-A Binghamton.

The best bets to play in between Brandon Nimmo and Juan Soto at Citi Field for at least the next handful of seasons are splitting time at the spot with Double-A Binghamton.{ai:summary}At the trade deadline, the Mets opted for Cedric Mullins as their center fielder for the remainder of the season, while trading Drew Gilbert to the Giants, indicating he is not part of their future plans. The team’s future center field prospects are currently playing at Double-A Binghamton. #sports

How the battle for the Mets’ future in center field is already taking shape

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