Trey Mancini - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Planning comeback in 2025 Mancini is eyeing a return to the major leagues in 2025 after sitting out the 2024 season, Andy Kostka of the Baltimore Banner reports.

Impact Mancini opted out of his minor-league contract with the Marlins during spring training after being informed he wouldn't make the Opening Day roster and he never signed on with a new team. However, after a year off to recharge his battery, Mancini is aiming to play in 2025. Slated to turn 33 in March, Mancini slashed just .237/.313/.374 from 2022-23 and could have to settle for a minor-league contract.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Gunnar Henderson and Adley Rutschman combine for 5 RBIs as Orioles beat MLB-leading Guardians 9-5

Gunnar Henderson hit a two-run homer and Adley Rutschman drove in three runs as the Baltimore Orioles beat the MLB-leading Cleveland Guardians 9-5

AUGUST 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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3 years on, Mancini still advocating for cancer awareness Even as he was undergoing biweekly chemotherapy sessions in the midst of a pandemic, Trey Mancini was planning to be an advocate for colorec...

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • MLB.COM

Let go by Cincinnati The Reds released Mancini on Wednesday, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact After reaching agreement with the Reds on a minor-league deal last week, Mancini hit .316 with two home runs in just five games at Triple-A Louisville before being handed his walking papers. The Reds may not have intended to promote Mancini to the big leagues when the active roster expands from 26 to 28 men Friday, so the 31-year-old will now be given the opportunity to find work elsewhere. Mancini had posted a .635 OPS in 261 plate appearances with the Cubs this season before being released earlier this month.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Inks MiLB deal with Cincy Mancini signed a minor-league contract with the Reds on Wednesday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact Mancini was dropped by the Cubs at the start of August after putting up a .234/.299/.336 slash line through 261 plate appearances. The 31-year-old will now serve as organizational depth for the Reds and could work his way back into a major-league bench role if his bat heats up in Triple-A.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Released by Chicago Mancini was released by the Cubs on Thursday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Mancini was designated for assignment Tuesday and predictably passed through waivers unclaimed. The 31-year-old inked a two-year, $14 million contract with the Cubs over the winter but struggled to a .234/.299/.336 batting line with only four home runs in 79 games. Chicago is still on the hook for his $7 million salary in 2024.

AUGUST 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Former Orioles star Trey Mancini is designated for assignment by Cubs to make room for Jeimer Candelario The Chicago Cubs designated former Orioles slugger Trey Mancini for assignment Tuesday to make room on their roster for newly acquired Jeime...

AUGUST 2, 2023 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

Dropped from 40-man roster Mancini was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Tuesday, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.

Impact This move clears out a 40-man roster spot for Jeimer Candelario, who was acquired from the Nationals on Monday and will officially join the Cubs ahead of Tuesday night's game against the Reds. Mancini, 31, had slashed just .234/.299/.336 with four home runs through 263 plate appearances this season for Chicago.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wisdom homers, Mancini has RBI single as Cubs beat Cardinals 3-2 for seventh straight win

Patrick Wisdom homered and Trey Mancini had a tiebreaking RBI single to help the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2

JULY 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench Wednesday Mancini is not in the lineup Wednesday versus the White Sox.

Impact Cody Bellinger is starting at first base and Christopher Morel will serve as the Cubs' designated hitter as they face off against right-hander Lance Lynn. Mancini has doubled in each of his last two games but holds an overall .243/.296/.329 batting line in 154 plate appearances this year against right-handed pitching.

JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits for second straight Mancini will sit Saturday against St. Louis, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Impact Mancini has been in and out of the Cubs' lineup throughout the regular season, with his .237/.301/.339 slash line failing to earn him a regular role. He recently started six straight games but has since found himself on the bench for two in a row, with Cody Bellinger starting at first base on both occasions.

JULY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recaptures regular role Mancini will start at first base and bat eighth in Thursday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact With the Cubs having seemingly pulled the plug on Jared Young as their primary first baseman, Mancini has been the main beneficiary from a playing-time perspective. Cody Bellinger has moved from the outfield to take over as the Cubs' main option at first base, while Mike Tauchman has settled back into center field after a brief run as Chicago's primary designated hitter. The DH spot has now reopened for Mancini, though he'll play defense Thursday while the lefty-hitting Tauchman gets a day off versus southpaw Steven Matz. Mancini will be picking up his sixth consecutive start.

JULY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Sunday Mancini is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.

Impact Mancini started each of the last two games at first base but will head to the bench Sunday, with Jared Young getting the start. Young started off quickly but has fallen into a slump more recently, so Mancini could earn a larger share of playing time after the All-Star break. The veteran is batting .239 with a .652 OPS across 68 games.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Productive effort Sunday Mancini went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's extra-inning loss to the Guardians.

Impact Mancini no longer has to contend with Matt Mervis on the MLB roster for playing time, though Jared Young is now getting a look at first. The latter started there Sunday, with Mancini slotting in as the DH. That should allow the veteran to still see frequent playing time, though the Cubs figure to rotate several players in as the DH moving forward. Mancini isn't particularly splashy, though he is batting an even .300 over his last 10 games, giving him some fantasy appeal when he's in the lineup.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs call on Jared Young, but back Trey Mancini as they search for answers at first base Young will get the chance to help with the Cubs' issues at first and against righties, though Mancini remains solidly in the mix.

JUNE 28, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

On bench Monday Mancini is not in the starting lineup Monday versus the Pirates.

Impact Mancini will remain on the bench for a third straight game Monday. Cody Bellinger will make a third consecutive start at first base and has seemingly jumped Mancini as the Cubs' primary first baseman moving forward.

JUNE 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Sunday Mancini is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact The 31-year-old will sit for the second straight contest and for the third time in four games since Cody Bellinger was reinstated from the injured list Thursday. The demotion of Matt Mervis likely means Mancini will continue seeing regular starts at first base, but Bellinger could mix in more often with Mike Tauchman playing well enough to warrant receiving reps in center field.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Saturday Mancini isn't in the Cubs' lineup Saturday against the Orioles.

Impact After reaching base in all four of his plate appearances Friday, Mancini will catch a day off Saturday. Cody Bellinger will serve as the Cubs' first baseman in Mancini's place, allowing Mike Tauchman to start in center field and bat in the leadoff spot.

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches four times vs. former team Mancini went 2-for-2 with two doubles and two runs scored in Friday's 10-3 win over the Orioles.

Impact Mancini started his career in Baltimore and spent his first six seasons there before being traded to Houston last year. The slugger appeared locked in from the start versus his former team and reached safely four times for the first time this season. It was also the first time Mancini had recorded multiple extra-base hits in a game and third time he worked multiple walks. Mancini has fallen into a platoon at first base and isn't receiving regular at-bats, but it'll be difficult to keep him out of the lineup if he continues to deliver like he did Friday.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep in win Mancini went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 7-1 win over the Padres.

Impact Mancini got the start with Matt Mervis hitting the bench against San Diego southpaw Ryan Weathers. The veteran responded with his fourth home run of the season, and while he should still see some time against lefties moving forward, his fantasy production may be sporadic on the short side of a platoon.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Trey Mancini, Yan Gomes smack BACK-TO-BACK homers as Cubs grab 3-0 lead over Padres

JUNE 4, 2023 • Fox Sports

Back to bench Monday Mancini is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rays.

Impact After sitting out four consecutive games from last Sunday through Wednesday, Mancini returned to the lineup as either the Cubs' designated hitter or starting first baseman for all three of the team's games with Cincinnati this past weekend. Mancini went 0-for-6 over the first two contests, but he salvaged his series with a 2-for-3 effort to go with a walk in Sunday's 8-5 loss. Even so, Mancini is still maintaining a pedestrian .683 OPS for the season, and he looks like he could be stuck in more of a part-time role until his bat heats up and he warrants more playing time.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches three times in loss Mancini went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double and a run scored in Sunday's loss to the Reds.

Impact After seeing his playing time decrease earlier in the month, Mancini has now made three straight starts with Matt Mervis struggling and Eric Hosmer no longer on the team. Mervis should still see plenty of time at first base, but Mancini can spell the rookie and also serve as the DH. The veteran still only has a .683 OPS, which would be a new career low, though he could push that upward if he continues to play regularly.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Losing grip on regular role Mancini remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets.

Impact Mancini is on the bench versus a right-handed pitcher (Kodai Senga) for the third consecutive game and may have lost hold of a regular spot in the Chicago lineup. He'll cede his spot as the Cubs' designated hitter to the hot-hitting Christopher Morel, who draws another start after slugging a home run in his fifth consecutive game in Tuesday's 7-2 win.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Wisdom homers, Mancini has RBI single as Cubs beat Cardinals 3-2 for seventh straight win

Trey Mancini, Yan Gomes smack BACK-TO-BACK homers as Cubs grab 3-0 lead over Padres