Jorge Mateo

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.

Jorge Mateo expected to miss 8-to-12 weeks with hamstring strain.

Fantasy Impact

Mateo came out of a rehab game this past weekend with the injury. It is unclear if he will play again this season.