Overview
- Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported the agreement, which brings Mancini to big-league camp as a non-roster invitee.
- Mancini, who will turn 34 in March, has not appeared in the majors since 2023 and previously returned from Stage 3 colon cancer to resume his career in 2021.
- He posted a .308/.373/.522 line with 16 home runs over 335 plate appearances for Triple-A Reno in 2025 before opting out in June without landing a big-league offer.
- The signing reconnects Mancini with Anderson, whom he has credited with helping revive his swing during workouts that preceded his 2025 Triple-A stint.
- Cracking the Opening Day roster is considered unlikely given competition at first base with Nolan Schanuel and a crowded DH/corner-outfield mix that includes Mike Trout and Jorge Soler.