The addition of Mullins created a chain reaction. When the Mets activated Mullins for Friday’s game, they sent rookie infielder Luisangel Acuña to Triple-A Syracuse. And while Taylor started in center field on Friday, he is primed to lose playing time with Mullins in the mix.

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.

The New York Mets have acquired center fielder Cedric Mullins from the Baltimore Orioles for three minor league pitchers before the Major League Baseball trade deadline.