Mullins, Guerrero write Mancini on Stand Up To Cancer cards originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington
Trey Mancini may not be an All-Star this season, but two of his AL counterparts made sure his name was mentioned during the Stand Up To Cancer intermission.
In between innings, the All-Star Game was paused to allow players, coaches and fans to stand and recognize people in their lives affected by cancer. Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins was shown holding a sign that said “Boom Boom Trey,” honoring his teammate who missed the 2020 season undergoing chemotherapy after being diagnosed with colon cancer.
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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. wrote Mancini’s name down as well.
Mancini did get to participate in the All-Star Week festivities with an underdog run to the championship round of the Home Run Derby on Monday. He entered the All-Star Break hitting .256 with 16 home runs and a .791 OPS in his first season since being declared cancer-free.
