Overview
- On July 2, Mancini opted out of his minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks and was released
- At Triple-A Reno this season he batted .308 with 16 home runs and 62 RBIs across 61 games
- Free agency opens the door for Mancini to pursue a major league role for the first time since his 2023 stint with the Cubs
- He won the 2021 American League Comeback Player of the Year award after returning from colon cancer surgery
- The 33-year-old first baseman and outfielder has hit 129 homers over seven MLB seasons and helped the Astros win the 2022 World Series