“It sucks that a good person and player has to play for a cheating team now”, “Gross Astros get a fan favorite” - MLB fans attack Houston Astros on Twitter for landing Trey Mancini from Orioles

Just minutes ago, Baltimore Orioles fan favorite Trey Mancini was traded to the Houston Astros for multiple players. Houston was in need of another bat to round out its lineup as it pushes for the playoffs.

Trey Mancini was rumored to be traded for a while, to the point where even he knew it. Mancini is in a contract year and was one of the oldest players on an extremely young Orioles squad, so it made sense for him to go.

However, since entering the MLB with the Orioles back in 2016, he has established himself as a fan favorite in Baltimore. Fan support only grew when he was diagnosed and later beat colon cancer in 2020. Now the entire league loves him.

Not only does he have an epic comeback story, but he has also produced heavily at the plate for the Orioles throughout his career. In six seasons with Baltimore, Mancini has a career .270 average, an OPS just shy of .800, and a 10.0 career WAR.

Many MLB fans were deeply angry to see Trey Mancini go to the Houston Astros. The Astros are a surprising choice for a player like Mancini, who is very likable and has an underdog story. Houston is infamous for its sign-stealing scandal, and many fans hate the team and the players.

Outside of this, however, the Astros get a great player in Mancini. So far this season, he is batting .268 with a .751 OPS. He also has 10 home runs and 15 doubles through 92 games. Mancini was one of the leading forces for Baltimore's offense and will be appreciated by the Astros.

The Houston Astros are set to reach yet another postseason. They have yet to prove they can win a World Series though. Maybe this will be the year.

Does Trey Mancini put the Houston Astros over the top?

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So far this season, the Astros have shown they are yet again World Series contenders. They have easily been one of the best teams this past decade, and this season is no different. They are currently in first place in the American League West and lead by a sizeable margin.

Trey Mancini will be a great addition for Houston. He is a reliable bat and will be very valuable come playoff time. He could possibly put their offense over the top if he is ho in the final months.