Mullins marks the fifth player traded by the 50-59 Orioles this month, joining relievers Bryan Baker, Seranthony Dominguez and Andrew Kittredge and infielder Ramon Urías. The club later traded DH Ryan O'Hearn and outfielder Ramon Laureano to the San Diego Padres.

The Mets have four Top 10 pitching prospects — Jonah Tong (No. 2), Nolan McLean (No. 3), Brandon Sproat (No. 5) and Jonathan Santucci (No. 10). Given how aggressive they’ve already been ahead of the deadline, they appear primed to part with one in exchange for Miller, who’s under control through 2029.