Mullins robs Sánchez of home run in what may have been the outfielder's last home game for Orioles

Mullins Makes Spectacular Catch as Orioles Fall to Blue Jays

Baltimore, MD - Cedric Mullins may have played his final home game in Baltimore Wednesday night, but the star center fielder left fans with one last dazzling highlight.

In the sixth inning, Mullins robbed Toronto Blue Jays' Ali Sánchez of a home run with a leaping, backhanded catch above the wall. Despite Mullins' impressive defensive play, the Orioles ultimately fell to the Blue Jays, 9-8.

"Just timing," said Mullins when asked about the incredible grab. "Understand where the wall is, understand kind of how you have to gauge it, and timing it up. It's not like I really practice it. Just kind of a feel."

This homestand saw Mullins shine both offensively and defensively, going 9 for 20 at the plate with a single and a double Wednesday. However, in his final at-bat, he struck out with the bases loaded and one out in the seventh, preventing the Orioles from tying the game.

Mullins is entering the final year of his contract with Baltimore, having spent all eight of his major league seasons with the team. His 30-30 campaign in 2021 was a bright spot during a difficult season for the Orioles. He remained a key player as the team became a playoff contender in 2023 and 2024.

Now, with Baltimore struggling in last place, Mullins is among several players whose future hangs in the balance ahead of Thursday's trade deadline.

"I think everyone in this clubhouse is going to have a big sigh of relief when it's over, regardless of what comes down," Mullins said.

On Sánchez's drive, Mullins made a running leap and used his left hand atop the wall to propel himself even higher before securing the ball in his glove. He landed and began his jog back to the dugout—all seemingly in one fluid motion.

"I wish he would stop doing that," Blue Jays manager John Schneider said after the game. "That one was really impressive, and he made it look easy."