Orioles Teammates Offer Support to Trey Mancini
By Brian Giuffra
When word dropped that Trey Mancini needed to undergo a non-baseball medical procedure, concern flooded throughout MLB. Of course, nowhere was that concern greater than in the Orioles clubhouse, were teammates are holding good thoughts for one of their top players.
Orioles teammates expressed a world of support Sunday for Trey Mancini through his medical issue.
— Jon Meoli (@JonMeoli) March 8, 2020
"To see him go through what he’s going through is very difficult, but gives us all an opportunity to show how much we love for him and rally around him.”https://t.co/8Uadon3Ger
Alex Cobb: on Mancini: "It’s heartbreaking, but it gives us all an opportunity to show how much we love him and rally around him and be there for him during this because there’s no doubt in my mind, the competitor that he is, that he’s going to get through this with no problem."
— Rich DubroffMLB (@RichDubroffMLB) March 8, 2020
The Orioles have not disclosed what kind of medical procedure Mancini is undergoing, relaying to the media that they are respecting his privacy, which is appropriate. However, hearing sentiments like those offered above by Alex Cobb is highly-concerning.
Mancini, 27, is the Orioles top young player, batting .291 last year with 35 homers and 97 RBI. He was dealing with flu-like symptoms earlier this spring training and has only appeared in five games. Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said he will "miss some time" but didn't say how much.
Like the rest of his teammates, all of Major League Baseball is sending positive thoughts Mancini's way too.