
Jorge Mateo had asked for $4 million and had been offered $3.1 million when the sides exchanged proposed figures.
The Orioles announced this evening 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. Mateo has five years of service time and would have qualified for free agency next winter, so the deal adds an extra season of team control.…
Mateo is doubtful for the start of next season as he continues to recover from UCL surgery on his non-throwing elbow. The versatile 29-year-old figures to split time at several infield spots next year behind starters Gunnar Henderson, Jordan Westburg and Jackson Holliday.
The Orioles announced that they have avoided arbitration with infielder/outfielder Jorge Mateo. It’s a one-year deal with a club option for 2026. Specific salary figures were not included in the announcement. Earlier this month was the deadline for teams and arbitration-eligible players to file salary figures for the 2025 season. Mateo and the O’s didn’t…
The Orioles announced this evening 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. Mateo has five years of service time and would have qualified for free agency next winter. This extends Baltimore’s control window by a season. The Quality…