Veteran Trey Mancini Opts Out Minor League Deal Diamondbacks

Veteran first baseman Trey Mancini has opted out of his minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks and is now a free agent. Mancini spent the 2025 season with the Diamondbacks' Triple-A affiliate in Reno, where he hit .308 with 16 home runs and 62 RBIs, showcasing strong performance but facing limited opportunities at the major league level due to the team's existing first base and designated hitter options. Mancini, 33, has a seven-year major league career highlighted by a 35-home run season in 2019 and a World Series title with the Houston Astros in 2022. He is best known for his successful stint with the Baltimore Orioles and for overcoming colon cancer, which earned him the AL Comeback Player of the Year award in 2021. Despite a less productive 2023 MLB season with the Chicago Cubs, his recent Triple-A numbers position him to seek opportunities with teams that can offer more playing time in the majors. Mancini’s release from the Diamondbacks opens the door for him to sign with a club needing first base or designated hitter depth.