The Chicago Cubs designated veteran infielder Trey Mancini for assignment on Tuesday to create a roster spot for newly acquired infielder Jeimer Candelario.
The 31-year-old Mancini finalized a $14 million, two-year contract with Chicago in January. He batted .234 with four homers and 28 RBIs in 79 games with the Cubs.
Mancini had spent his entire career with the Baltimore Orioles before being traded last summer to the Houston Astros, where he played a part-time role in their run to the World Series title.
A six-year veteran, Mancini became an inspirational figure in baseball after being diagnosed with colon cancer in 2020.