Cubs agree to contract with World Series champion
Jun 29, 2019; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Orioles first baseman Trey Mancini (16) reacts in the fifth inning against the Cleveland Indians at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports
The Chicago Cubs are bringing in a player who is fresh off a World Series.
The Cubs reached agreement on a 2-year deal with Trey Mancini. ESPN’s Jesse Rogers reports that the deal includes an option to terminate after one year.
News: Free agent Trey Mancini is in agreement with the Cubs on a 2 year deal which includes an opt out, sources tell ESPN.
— Jesse Rogers (@JesseRogersESPN) January 15, 2023
Mancini was an 8th-round draft pick by the Baltimore Orioles in 2013 and made it to the majors in 2016. He established himself as a power hitter in his first three seasons. The 30-year-old slugged 24 home runs in each of his first two full seasons, and he slugged a career-high 35 homers in 2019.
Mancini was traded by the Orioles to the Houston Astros last season and won the World Series.
For his career, Mancini is a .265 hitter with a .787 OPS.
Mancini joins Eric Hosmer as the Cubs’ options for first base. Hosmer is a lefty, while Mancini is right handed. Mancini could also play in the outfield or serve as a designated hitter.
