As the calendar turned to July, the New York Mets, firmly in the hunt for a postseason spot, sought to bolster their outfield defense and add a veteran presence to their lineup. Their solution was the acquisition of former All-Star center fielder Cedric Mullins from the Baltimore Orioles. In the bottom half of the inning, Mullins led off with a pop-up, sealing the Mets' fate in a game they should have won. Ultimately, in a season defined by missed opportunities, the Mets' trade for Cedric Mullins may ultimately be remembered as the one that cost them everything. It has become painfully clear that Cedric Mullins, for all his past accolades, was simply not made for New York.