"Cubs Cut Ties with Veteran Slugger Trey Mancini"
The Chicago Cubs have decided to part ways with veteran first baseman/DH Trey Mancini, designating him for assignment to make room on the roster for Jeimer Candelario. Mancini has struggled this season, hitting just .234 with 4 home runs and 28 RBI in 79 games. With the emergence of players like Nick Madrigal and Patrick Wisdom, the Cubs felt that Mancini would not receive many plate appearances going forward. Despite being well-respected in the clubhouse, his on-field performance led to a team-worst -0.8 WAR. With Candelario now on the roster, the Cubs have options at first base and DH.