Utility Player Jorge Mateo Signs Major-League Contract with Rays After Braves Release Him
Mateo, a former Yankees top prospect, brings elite speed and shortstop defense as the Rays fill Ben Williamson’s injured-list absence.
- On Thursday, the Tampa Bay Rays signed utility player Jorge Mateo to a major-league contract, adding the veteran infielder to bolster their shortstop depth.
- The team required a stopgap shortstop after Ben Williamson landed on the 10-day injured list with a hamstring injury; Rays manager Kevin Cash said he will be out for "some time."
- In 65 games for the Atlanta Braves this year, Mateo batted.240 with 4 home runs and 11 RBI, joining his sixth organization at age 31.
- To accommodate Mateo and recalled pitcher Jesse Scholtens on the 26-man roster, Tampa Bay optioned infielder Carson Williams and right-handed pitcher Michael Grove to Triple-A Durham.
- Mateo brings elite sprint speed ranking in the 100th percentile per Baseball Savant and posted a positive 2 OAA for Atlanta this year, providing defensive utility despite limited offensive production.
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Independent EspañolST. PETERSBURG, Florida, USA (AP) — Dominican player Jorge Mateo signed a major league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday, after spending the first half of the season with the Atlanta Bravos.
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Utility player Jorge Mateo signs major-league contract with Rays after Braves release him
Utility player Jorge Mateo has signed a major-league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays after spending the first half of the season with the Atlanta Braves.
Rays Sign Former Yankees' Top Prospect Jorge Mateo
The Tampa Bay Rays signing shortstop Jorge Mateo is interesting for a few reasons from a Yankees perspective. The most obvious, despite being division rivals, is Mateo being a former Yankees top prospect. Mateo was ranked as the Yankees’ number one overall prospect back in 2016, when scouts raved about his speed and hitting potential. […] The post Rays Sign Former Yankees’ Top Prospect Jorge Mateo appeared first on HEAVY.
Rays Sign Infielder Jorge Mateo, Recall Pitcher Jesse Scholtens In Roster Shuffle - Tampa Free Press
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Rays signed infielder Jorge Mateo to a major league contract and recalled right-handed pitcher Jesse Scholtens from Triple-A Durham. To clear spots on both the active and 40-man rosters, the team optioned right-handed pitcher Michael Grove and infielder Carson Williams to Durham. Tampa Bay also designated right-handed pitcher […] Rays Sign Infielder Jorge Mateo, Recall Pitcher Jesse Scholtens In Roster Shuffle
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