There’s no indication that the injury will affect Mateo’s readiness for the start of next season. Baltimore was confident ...

Baltimore second baseman Jorge Mateo has avoided a salary arbitration hearing by agreeing to a $3.55 million, one-year ...

Jorge Mateo will be back with the Orioles in 2025, and he could stick around for another year. The Orioles on Tuesday announced that they avoided arbitration with the utility player, agreeing to ...

BALTIMORE — Baltimore second baseman Jorge Mateo avoided a salary arbitration hearing when he agreed to a $3.55 million, one-year contract with the Orioles on Tuesday. Mateo’s deal includes a ...

Baltimore Orioles' Jorge Mateo runs the bases after hitting a three run home run against the Atlanta Braves during the second inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, June 11, 2024, in Baltimore.

Mateo's deal includes a $5.5 million team option for 2026. The option could increase by $500,000 based on plate appearances in 2025: $125,000 each for 460, 480, 500 and 520.