According to Ken Rosenthal of The AthleticMancini has signed a minor league deal with the Los Angeles Angels. This contract also reunites Mancini with Angels hitting coach Brady Anderson, who he credits with saving his career.
Mancini was a key part of the Orioles lineup from 2017 through 2019, posting a .275/.334/.480 batting line in 1901, hitting 83 home runs and 87 doubles. His ability to play corner outfield as well as first base made Mancini a versatile weapon in Baltimore.
Trey Mancini could get a chance with Los Angeles Angels
His career came to a sudden halt in 2020. Mancini was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer prior to the 2020 season, which cost him the entire year. He announced he was cancer-free nine months later and made an inspiring return to the Orioles in 2021. Mancini posted a batting line of .255/.326/.432 in his 616 plate appearances, hitting 21 home runs and 33 doubles while was mentioned the AL Comeback Player of the Year.
Mancini had a strong start with the Orioles in 2022 before being sent to the Astros at the trade deadline as part of a three-team deal. His productivity dipped in Houston as he posted a .176/.258/.364 batting line with eight home runs and seven doubles in 186 plate appearances for the Astros.
The Cubs signed Mancini to a two-year contract worth $14 million during the 2022-2023 offseason, hoping he could regain the form he showed with the Orioles. Instead, he was one of the worst players in the Majors, posting a .233/.299/.336 batting line in 263 plate appearances, hitting four home runs and eight doubles. The Cubs released Mancini after the 2023 trade deadline, marking his final appearance in the majors.
After sitting out the 2024 season, Mancini had a strong performance with the Diamondbacks Triple-A team in 2025. He had worked with Anderson in 2024 to get back on track and showed positive results during his time in Reno. Mancini had a .308/.373/.522 batting line with 16 home runs and 16 doubles before opting out of his contract.
The Angels could be Mancini’s best chance to return to the Majors. First baseman Nolan Schanuel has played a mediocre position at best since being rushed to the Majors in 2023. Outfielder Mike Trout is injury-prone and could potentially be moved back to center, potentially opening up an opportunity in the corner outfield. The Angels’ depth is questionable, leaving Mancini with a potential opening if he can have a strong performance in spring training.
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