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Trey Mancini: Planning comeback in 2025
Trey Mancini is eyeing a return to the major leagues in 2025 after sitting out the 2024 season, Andy Kostka of the Baltimore Banner reports.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.
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Trey Mancini: Opts out of deal
Trey Mancini opted out of his minor-league contract with the Marlins on Saturday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.Mancini's decision suggests he was not going to make Miami's Opening Day roster, so he will now try his luck on the open market. Mancini slashed .234/.299/.336 with 28 RBI across 261 plate appearances with the Cubs last season and may still be able to find a big-league opportunity with a team in search of 1B/OF depth.
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Marlins' Trey Mancini: Nets NRI from Miami
Trey Mancini signed a minor-league contract with the Miami Marlins on Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.Mancini slashed just .234/.299/.336 with four home runs over 263 plate appearances with the Cubs last season and was even worse than that (.622 OPS) in the second half of 2022 with the Astros. Still, a modest rebound in what will be his age-32 campaign in 2024 is possible, and he should make the Marlins' Opening Day roster, barring unforeseen circumstances.
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Trey Mancini: Let go by Cincinnati
The Reds released Trey Mancini on Wednesday, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.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.
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Reds' Trey Mancini: Inks MiLB deal with Cincy
Trey Mancini signed a minor-league contract with the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.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.
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Trey Mancini: Released by Chicago
Trey Mancini was released by the Cubs on Thursday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.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.
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Cubs' Trey Mancini: Dropped from 40-man roster
Trey Mancini was designated for assignment by the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.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. He is owed $7 million in 2024 and will almost certainly pass through waivers unclaimed.
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Cubs' Trey Mancini: On bench Wednesday
Trey Mancini is not in the lineup Wednesday versus the White Sox.Cody Bellinger is starting at first base and Christopher Morel will serve as the Chicago 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.
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Cubs' Trey Mancini: Sits for second straight
Trey Mancini will sit Saturday against St. Louis, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.Mancini has been in and out of the Chicago 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.
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Cubs' Trey Mancini: Recaptures regular role
Trey Mancini will start at first base and bat eighth in Thursday's game against the Cardinals.With the Chicago 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.