When Tyrone Taylor was told by Carlos Mendoza that his playing time may change, the centerfielder said, "I was excited for the team."

He’s not the All-Star he was earlier in his career, but he remains a good base runner, a league-average hitter, and a decent defender.

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.