The Chicago Cubs are not quite done putting the final touches on their roster. The club signed first baseman/designated hitter Trey Mancini late Saturday.
Ron Coomer, left, moderates as Cubs manager David Ross, from second left, first base coach Mike Napoli, third base coach Willie Harris, hitting coach Dustin Kelly and pitching coach Tommy Hottovy participate in a Q&A panel on Jan. 14, 2023.Chairman Tom Ricketts
the team’s 2023 payroll would be close to the $233 million Competitive Balance Tax threshold. The addition Saturday of first baseman/designated hitter Trey Mancini leaves the Cubs roughly $16 million below the initial CBT tier.Mancini, who turns 31 in March, will reportedly have an opt out in his deal after the 2023 season as part of his two-year agreement with the Cubs.
Mancini struggled after the Baltimore Orioles traded him to Houston in August, posting a 75 OPS+ and .258 on-base percentage in 51 games.Mancini brings extra-bases potential to a lineup that needs proven power hitters. In 2019, his best season, Mancini tallied 38 doubles and 35 home runs with a 134 OPS+ in 154 games. He did not play in 2020 as he battled stage 3 colon cancer.
’ path to make the team out of spring training becomes more difficult now with the Mancini signing. A hot start to the season at Triple-A Iowa by the lefty slugger could force a promotion.
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