Orioles’ Hyde finding Mancini’s absence ‘challenging'; Elias to address coronavirus testing this week

While it’s difficult to get a full feel for who is in Orioles camp and who isn’t due to the limited open periods of this weekend’s workouts, the absence of star outfielder Trey Mancini is one that’s undeniably felt.

Even in an informal workout setting with weeks to go until games and plenty of time to digest that the Orioles’ most productive hitter from 2019 won’t be playing as he continues treatment for stage 3 colon cancer, Mancini’s absence is notable, manager Brandon Hyde said Sunday.

“We lost one of the best hitters in my opinion in the American League, and a guy that had an All-Star-caliber season last year,” Hyde said. “That’s going to be very, very tough to replace. Not only that, but…