On Monday night, the Houston Astros opened up a series with the Toronto Blue Jays in Canada.
The Astros are coming off a 2-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians (at home) on Sunday.
Astros Champion Released From Current Team
GettyTrey Mancini #34 of the Los Angeles Angels hits an RBI single during the second inning against the Houston Astros at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on June 08, 2026 in Anaheim, California.
Also on Monday, news came out that a former Astros World Series Champion was released by his current MLB team.
After getting designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Angels last week, Trey Mancini has now elected free agency.
Angels PR wrote: “Trey Mancini was outrighted to Triple-A and elected free agency”
Mancini had been batting .308 with four hits, four RBIs and one run in five games for the Angels.
Social Media Reacts
GettyTrey Mancini #34 of the Los Angeles Angels gestures toward the crowd after hitting a two-RBI triple during the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on June 12, 2026 in Anaheim, California.
Here’s what people were saying about the news:
@Ctiger141: “You couldn’t leave Trey up one more game to play against the Os?”
@astalfort: “Why would they do that to Trey when he started out so well?”
@oriolesfan833: “Angels did my guy Trey dirty.”
@swobobafett: “I’m just saying, if he wants to retire, one day contract, let him do this as an Oriole. Have a Mancini day.”
Looking At Mancini
GettyTrey Mancini #16 of the Baltimore Orioles rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on June 07, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland.
Mancini was picked in the 8th round of the 2013 MLB Draft.
He spent the first 5.5 seasons of his career with the Baltimore Orioles.
In 2019, Mancini batted .291 with 35 home runs and 97 RBIs.
MLB wrote (on June 16): “Trey Mancini’s ride has been amazing! Diagnosed with colon cancer in 2020, Mancini not only made it back, but he helped Houston win the 2022 World Series. Mancini did not play in the Majors at all in 2024 or 2025. Last week, he got 3 hits in his first MLB game in nearly three years”
Diagnosed with colon cancer in 2020, Mancini not only made it back, but he helped Houston win the 2022 World Series.
Mancini did not play in the Majors at all in 2024 or 2025.
Last week, he got 3 hits in his first MLB game in nearly three
In addition to the Orioles and Astros, Mancini also had a quick stint with the Chicago Cubs.
It will be interesting to see if he gets a chance with another team before the end of the 2026 season.
Houston Astros World Series Champion Released From Current MLB Team