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From a moves standpoint, it’s been a very quiet past few days for the offseason hot stove. There was some movement on January 20, as the Rockies traded recently-DFA’d pitcher Bradley Blalock to the Marlins.

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Braves sign SS Jorge Mateo after Ha-Seong Kim injury

The Atlanta Braves signed Jorge Mateo to a one-year deal Monday, one day after announcing that fellow shortstop Ha-Seong Kim will miss a good portion of the upcoming season with a finger injury.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 19

Braves Sign Jorge Mateo

The Braves announced today that they have signed utility player Jorge Mateo to a one-year deal. The Movement Baseball client gets a $1MM guarantee, reports Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.

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Orioles news: O’Neill and Enns are in, Mateo is out

Happy Tuesday, Birdland! The offseason is kicking into full swing, with the Orioles making the first of their moves yesterday. As expected, Tyler O’Neill exercised his opt-in and will remain an Oriole for two more years.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / November 3

Baltimore Orioles decline option for utility man

The Baltimore Orioles have made a decision on one of their longer-tenured players. According to Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Banner, the Orioles did not pick up Jorge Mateo’s $5.5 million club option for 2026, making him a free agent.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 3

Tyler O’Neill declines opt-out, Orioles decline Jorge Mateo’s club option

Outfielder Tyler O’Neill is staying in Baltimore. He could have opted out of the final two years of his contract, walking away from $33MM, but Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Banner reports that he will forgo that chance and stay with the Orioles.

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Injury and ineffectiveness sank Jorge Mateo’s season

Jorge Mateo has always been a player who is easy to dream on. He’s athletic and fast and a defensive whiz. When he gets on base, fun things happen. His offense has never really come together, but he has had enough hot stretches that you can just imagine the player he could be.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / September 4

Baltimore Orioles designate pair of pitchers for assignment

The Baltimore Orioles had to make room on their 40-man roster upon reinstating infielder/outfielder Jorge Mateo and pitcher Tyler Wells from the 60-day injured list.

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Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / September 2

Jeremiah Jackson is the spiritual successor to Jorge Mateo

The second half of the 2025 Orioles’ season has been defined by two things: trade and promotions. When it comes to the latter, the headlines were dominated by the arrivals of Samuel Basallo and Dylan Beavers.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 24

Three Orioles players nearing returns from injured list

While the 60-70 Orioles are nine games back of a Wild Card spot and would need nothing short of a miracle to make it into the postseason at this point, that isn’t stopping them from doing what they can to best set themselves up for 2026.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / July 1

Orioles Deal with Another Setback As Jorge Mateo Suffers Significant Leg Injury

The Baltimore Orioles truly cannot catch a break when it comes to injuries this season. Shortstop Jorge Mateo is headed to the 60-day injury list for 8 to 12 weeks with a hamstring strain according to MLB Trade Rumors. Mateo was originally placed on the 10-day IL with swelling in his left elbow on June 10.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 20

Orioles get huge Tyler O’Neill, Jorge Mateo injury updates

The Baltimore Orioles played Friday’s game against the New York Yankees without their catcher. Rutschman was scratched from Tony Mansolino’s lineup with abdominal tightness.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / June 10

Baltimore Orioles Place Infielder Jorge Mateo on 10-Day Injured List

The Baltimore Orioles announced on Tuesday that the team has placed infielder Jorge Mateo on the 10-day injured list with left elbow inflammation. The move is retroactive to June 7, which is the date of the first game Mateo missed since suffering the injury.

Baltimore Orioles News / Field Level Media / May 31

Jorge Mateo's blast helps Orioles dispatch White Sox

Jorge Mateo's two-run homer and Dean Kremer's six innings of solid pitching lifted the Baltimore Orioles in a 4-2 victory against the visiting Chicago White Sox on Saturday.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 24

Orioles’ Jorge Mateo comes dangerously close to stealing HR vs. Red Sox

The sole silver lining to the Boston Red Sox’s historic bashing of the Baltimore Orioles on Friday was that the second game of a planned doubleheader was postponed due to weather.

MLB News / Just Baseball / May 12

How Have the Mariners Switched the Bats On to Start 2025?

The Seattle Mariners have been known for their underperforming offense in recent seasons, but in 2025, they’ve had some of the hottest bats in all of baseball.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 28, 2025

Orioles sign veteran utilityman to extension to avoid arbitration

The Orioles announced that they’ve agreed to a deal with utilityman Jorge Mateo to avoid arbitration. It’s a one-year contract that comes with a club option for 2026.

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Baltimore Orioles News / Last Word On Sports / August 28, 2024

Orioles Utilityman Undergoes Season-Ending Elbow Surgery

Just over a month after falling victim to friendly fire, Orioles utilityman Jorge Mateo underwent successful, albeit season-ending, surgery on his left elbow on Wednesday.

Baltimore Orioles News / Fastball on SI / July 25, 2024

Baltimore Orioles Lose Infielder Jorge Mateo to Injured List With Dislocated Elbow

The Baltimore Orioles have placed infielder Jorge Mateo on the 10-day injured list with a left elbow subluxation, retroactive to July 24, the team announced Thursday morning.

Baltimore Orioles News / Larry Brown Sports / July 23, 2024