2B,SS,CF,DH - Tampa Bay Rays
- Age 31
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
Availability
Jorge Mateo signed an MLB contract with the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact
Mateo was released by the Braves on Tuesday and has found a home at the big-league level in Tampa. The utilityman is slashing .240/.285/.380 with four homers and 10 stolen bases in 129 at-bats this season. He will likely serve as a versatile depth piece for the Rays.
The Braves released INF/OF Jorge Mateo.
Fantasy Impact
Mateo cleared waivers after he was designated for assignment. He'll figure to seek another opportunity.
The Braves have designated infielder Jorge Mateo for assignment.
Fantasy Impact
Mateo has been jettisoned off the Braves 40-man roster with Sean Murphy and Ha-Seong Kim being activated off the injured list while the club's trade acquisitions join the roster. Mateo has hit .240 with four homers, 10 stolen bases, and a .665 OPS across 67 games for the Braves this season.
Jorge Mateo went 1-for-2 with a walk, a steal, and two runs scored in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Cardinals.
Fantasy Impact
Mateo had a productive night for the still slumping Braves, as he continues to be a solid, part-time player this season. The speedy 31-year-old is now batting a serviceable .266 through 109 at-bats to go with four homers, 11 RBI, 27 runs, and nine stolen bases.
Jorge Mateo went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's 6-4 loss to the Reds.
Fantasy Impact
Mateo has enjoyed himself in Cincinnati the last three days, as he picked up a hit in each game, including two homers, four RBI, four runs, and a steal. The 30-year-old speedster is bouncing around from shortstop to DH in the Braves' lineup, but he's producing with regular at-bats right now. Mateo is sporting an .876 OPS with four home runs and seven steals through 37 games.
