Mets Return Home with New Firepower—Will Cedric Mullins Step In Tonight vs. SF Giants?

New York— The New York Mets are back at Citi Field tonight, and the energy is electric—not just because they’re facing the San Francisco Giants, but because a fresh face has entered the clubhouse. Center fielder Cedric Mullins, a late addition just before the trade deadline buzzer, has officially arrived in Queens. The big question fans are buzzing about: Will Mullins step onto the field for his Mets debut tonight?

After being swept by the Padres in a tough West Coast series, the Mets desperately need a bounce-back moment. Friday’s game is their chance to regain momentum, and a new roster may help.

Mullins arrived in New York hours before Thursday’s game but didn’t start. However, team sources say he is active and ready, so manager Carlos Mendoza might make a dramatic debut versus San Francisco at 7:10 p.m. tonight.

Mullins isn’t the only dugout bright spot. The Mets have also bolstered their bullpen by bringing in Gregory Soto, Tyler Rogers, and Ryan Helsley—giving Mendoza an arsenal of arms just in time for the playoff push.

And there’s more drama on the mound. Tonight marks a pitching rematch between two dominant left-handers: David Peterson of the Mets, who carries a 7-4 record and a sharp 2.83 ERA, and Robbie Ray of the Giants, whose stats are just as tight with a 9-5 record and a 2.93 ERA. Peterson previously held the Giants to a single earned run over six innings—something he’ll be looking to repeat.

While the Mets had swept the Giants just last week, a three-game skid has slowed their roll. But with new weapons in their lineup and a city behind them, the stage is set for a dramatic resurgence.

Everyone is watching Cedric Mullins. Tonight may start a fascinating new chapter in the Mets’ playoff adventure, whether he starts or comes in late.

Stay tuned—this game could change everything.