Trey Mancini, 34, announced his retirement on Tuesday after a brief five‑game comeback with the Los Angeles Angels. Mancini, who earned the American League Comeback Player of the Year award in 2021 for returning from colon cancer, thanked baseball fans and reflected on his decade‑long career.

Career highlights

Mancini signed a minor‑league contract with the Angels in February, which included an invitation to major‑league spring training. He spent the season with Triple‑A Salt Lake, hitting .273 with six home runs, 29 RBIs and three steals.

His final major‑league appearance came on June 14, 2024, when he played first base in a 5‑4, 10‑inning loss to the Houston Astros. He was designated for assignment three days later.

Reflection on his journey

In his retirement note, Mancini expressed gratitude for his ten years with the Baltimore Orioles, a World Series ring earned with the Houston Astros in 2022, and his time with the Chicago Cubs. He also thanked the Cincinnati Reds, Miami Marlins and Arizona Diamondbacks organizations for their roles in his career.

Overall, Mancini finished his major‑league tenure with a .263 batting average, 129 home runs and 404 RBIs. He posted a career‑high 29 homers in 2019 and missed the 2020 season after surgery to remove a malignant tumor from his colon. He returned to the Orioles in 2021, contributed to Houston’s 2022 championship run, and later played for the Cubs in 2023 before moving through several minor‑league systems.

Future plans

While Mancini did not detail his post‑baseball plans, he described himself as “blessed” for the opportunities he received and the support of teammates, coaches, and fans throughout his journey.

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