2B,SS,CF - Atlanta Braves
- Age 30
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
2026 Outlook
- Draft Rank (ECR)
- H #450
- Best / Worst
- #389 / #389
- ADP
- #577
Eligibility
- Yahoo
- 2B,SS,CF
- ESPN
- SS,CF
- CBS
- CF
Availability
Jorge Mateo has signed a one-year major league contract with the Atlanta Braves per multiple sources. Details of the contract have not been revealed, but the Braves had an open spot on their 40-man roster so a corresponding move is not needed.
Fantasy Impact
The utility infielder has played parts of six seasons in the majors and is a career .221 hitter across 1,411 plate appearances with the Padres and Orioles. Mateo does have a little pop and above average speed as evidenced by 20 home runs and 67 stolen bases in 883 plate appearances with Baltimore between 2022 and 2023. Last season, Mateo batted just .177 with the Orioles in 83 plate appearances, striking out 30 times. However, he did steal 15 bases in just 42 games. Mateo will likely have a bench role in Atlanta and can fill in at second or short as needed.
The Orioles have declined the $5.5 million club option on Jorge Mateo.
Fantasy Impact
Mateo appeared in just 42 games with the Orioles last season after missing a lot of time with various injuries. He will test the free agent market and should draw interest from teams that need versatility and a speed option on their bench.
The Baltimore Orioles activated Jorge Mateo from the 60-day injured list on Tuesday.
Fantasy Impact
Mateo's initial left elbow injury in June was extended by a couple of months when he strained his left hamstring during a rehab game at Triple-A Norfolk. While recovering from both injuries, he recorded a .318/.262/.432 slash line over 44 minor league at-bats and is now returning to his role as the Orioles' utility man.
Orioles utility man Jorge Mateo (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact
Mateo has been out since the first week of June and is expected to return in early September. He will play more outfield than infield with Norfolk during his rehab. Mateo struggled mightily to begin the season, hitting just .180 with one homer in 32 games, although he still managed to steal 14 bases in that time.
The Orioles transferred Jorge Mateo to the 60-day injured list.
Fantasy Impact
Mateo is expected to be sidelined into August with a hamstring strain. The move opens up a roster spot for Baltimore.
