Mancini, Cubs finalize 2-year contract

Published January 20, 2023 2:50 PM

CHICAGO (AP) — Trey Mancini and the Chicago Cubs have finalized a two-year contract. Mancini, a cancer survivor, helped the Houston Astros win the World Series last season after arriving Aug. 1 from Baltimore in a three-team trade that included Tampa Bay. He struggled at the plate with Houston and finished the season batting .239 with 18 home runs and 63 RBIs overall for the Orioles and Astros. He was pressed into service late in Game 5 of the World Series against Philadelphia when Gold Glove first baseman Yuli Gurriel sprained his right knee and turned in a terrific defensive play that helped the Astros hold on for a 3-2 victory. Mancini brings a right-handed bat with power and could be a primary option at designated hitter. He plays first base and the corner outfield spots.

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