Tampa Bay Rays sign utility player Jorge Mateo

Tampa Bay Rays Jorge Mateo MLB Major League Baseball roster signing

The Tampa Bay Rays have signed utility player Jorge Mateo to a major-league contract. Mateo, 31, joins the Rays after being released by the Atlanta Braves earlier this month.

A veteran journeyman, Mateo previously spent five seasons with the Baltimore Orioles and debuted with the San Diego Padres in 2020. His career statistics include a .223 batting average, 34 home runs, 132 RBIs, and 116 stolen bases. Notably, he led the American League with 35 steals in 2022.

In addition to the Mateo signing, the Rays have made several roster moves, including recalling right-handed pitcher Jesse Scholtens from Triple-A Durham, optioning Michael Grove and Carson Williams to Durham, and designating Trevor Martin for assignment.

Entities

Atlanta Braves · Baltimore Orioles · Jorge Mateo · Kevin Cash · Tampa Bay Rays

Sources

New York Yankees Announced Roster News with Recently Signed 10-Year Player [heavy.com]

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Utility player Jorge Mateo signs major-league contract with Rays after Braves release him [www.winnipegfreepress.com]

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