# Jorge Mateo professional baseball career movement

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/jorge-mateo-professional-baseball-career-movement
> Updated: 2026-08-13T00:39:24.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

On August 10, 2026, the Atlanta Braves released utility player Jorge Mateo. Mateo, 31, had been with the team since January and had been designated for assignment earlier in the month. During his time with Atlanta, he appeared in 67 games, recording a .240 batting average.

Following his release, reports indicated interest from the Tampa Bay Rays and Chicago White Sox. On August 13, the Tampa Bay Rays officially signed Mateo to a major league contract to provide roster flexibility for manager Kevin Cash. 

A veteran journeyman, Mateo previously debuted with the San Diego Padres in 2020 and spent five seasons with the Baltimore Orioles. 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.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-13: Tampa Bay Rays sign utility player Jorge Mateo

The Tampa Bay Rays have signed veteran utility player Jorge Mateo to a major-league contract following his release from the Atlanta Braves.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jorge-mateo-signs-major-league-contract-with-tampa-bay-rays

### 2026-08-10: Jorge Mateo released by Atlanta Braves

The Atlanta Braves have released utility player Jorge Mateo, who is now linked to potential signings with the Tampa Bay Rays and Chicago White Sox.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jorge-mateo-released-by-atlanta-braves

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