Trey Mancini has Surgery for Colon Cancer

[a700hitter]

Just terrible news.

 

Trey Mancini Undergoes Surgery To Remove Malignant Tumor

 

By Mark Polishuk | March 12, 2020 at 4:14pm CDT

Trey Mancini left the Orioles’ spring camp last week in preparation for an undisclosed medical procedure that wasn’t related to baseball. Today, details have emerged on the nature of Mancini’s issue, as the Orioles issued a press release saying that a malignant tumor was discovered in Mancini’s colon during a colonoscopy last week. Mancini underwent surgery today to have the tumor removed, and as per the team’s statement, “lab results and the timetable for Trey’s recovery will not be known until next week.”

Mancini himself made a statement within the Orioles’ release, saying “The outpouring of love and support I have received has made an extremely tough week so much better. I have the best family, friends, fans, and teammates imaginable. I am also eternally thankful for the Orioles front office, our athletic trainers, and the entire medical staff for everything they have done to help me during this time. Finally, I would like to thank everyone for their prayers and kind words, which have furthered my excitement to get back to playing the game I love.”

Baltimore manager Brandon Hyde said last week that Mancini would “miss some time” recovering, which seemed to imply that Mancini would miss some regular season action. That is probably a moot point in light of Major League Baseball’s announcement that that Opening Day will be delayed by at least two weeks, though regardless, baseball concerns were already a far distant second to Mancini’s health and well-being.

In three full seasons in the majors, Mancini (who turns 28 later this week) has blossomed into the Orioles’ top hitter, batting .291/.364/.535 with 35 homers over 679 plate appearances in 2019. Between this production and the fact that the O’s are in a rebuild, there was speculation that Mancini could be both an extension candidate and a trade candidate this offseason, though no news on either front emerged.

We at MLBTR wish Mancini all the best in his recovery, as he and his family and loved ones navigate this difficult situation.

[Spudboy]

Tough break. Good year to miss.

 

Hope he fully recovers and comes back strong.

[notin]

Tough break. Good year to miss.

 

Hope he fully recovers and comes back strong.

 

On the bright side, several MLB players have had cancer, had it taken care of, and fully recovered. Notably Jon Lester, Mike Lowell and Anthony Rizzo...

[Jasonbay44]

He just announced today he has stage 3 colon cancer. He’s obviously out for the reason, and potentially career. Wishing him the best, seems like a good dude