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Trey Mancini Signs Minor League Deal With Arizona Diamondbacks

The 32-year-old veteran hopes to revive his MLB career after sitting out the 2024 season.

Pedro Severino #28 of the Baltimore Orioles celebrates with Jahmai Jones #37, Trey Mancini #16, DJ Stewart #24 and Ramon Urias #29 after hitting a grand slam in the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on August 26, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland.
Feb 22, 2024; Jupiter, FL, USA; Miami Marlins infielder Trey Mancini (13) poses for a photo during photo day at the Marlins Player Development & Scouting Complex. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
Baltimore Orioles designated hitter Trey Mancini (16) acknowledges the crowd during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Thursday, July 28, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
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Overview

  • Trey Mancini, a former Orioles, Astros, and Cubs player, has signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, including an invitation to spring training.
  • Mancini, who missed the 2024 season, has been training in Nashville and is aiming for a comeback at age 32.
  • The Diamondbacks, who lost first baseman Christian Walker to free agency, acquired Josh Naylor but could use Mancini as a right-handed power option.
  • Mancini's career highlights include overcoming stage 3 colon cancer in 2020, a strong 2019 season with 35 home runs, and contributing to the Astros' 2022 World Series win.
  • He will face stiff competition for a roster spot on a team with one of MLB's top offenses and a deep pool of outfield and first base talent.