Jorge Mateo - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Two runs in return to lineup Mateo (thumb) went 2-for-4 with two runs scored in Saturday's 7-2 win over the Dodgers.

Impact Mateo was in the lineup for the first time since Tuesday, as he missed the last two games due to a jammed thumb. He appeared in both of those contests as a pinch runner. Now presumably healthy after playing all nine innings Saturday, Mateo figures to regain a short-term starting role at shortstop until Ha-Seong Kim (finger) is ready to return from his rehab assignment, though Mauricio Dubon could also see some action there. Mateo has played well so far this season, batting .288 with a .757 OPS, two home runs, five RBI, 14 runs scored and four stolen bases over 54 plate appearances.

10 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Woo strikes out 9 in 6 scoreless innings as Mariners beat Braves 3-1

Bryan Woo tied his season best with nine strikeouts in six scoreless innings, Julio Rodríguez homered, and the Seattle Mariners beat Atlanta 3-1 to hand the Braves their first seri...

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Nursing jammed thumb Mateo is dealing with a jammed thumb, Lindsay Crosby of BravesToday.com reports.

Impact The injury looks to be minor, but it was enough that Atlanta felt compelled to call up Jim Jarvis, who is making his major-league debut at shortstop Wednesday. Atlanta is idle Thursday, so Mateo will receive at least a couple days of rest.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Heading to bench Wednesday Mateo is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mariners.

Impact After a six-game run as Atlanta's starting shortstop, Mateo will cede the position to Jim Jarvis in the latter's MLB debut. With Mauricio Dubon seeing more time in the outfield of late in the wake of Ronald Acuna's (hamstring) recent move to the injured list, Mateo could continue to see the bulk of the playing time at shortstop in the short term. Mateo is likely to pivot into more of a utility role once Ha-Seong Kim (finger) is back from the IL, however.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Swipes fourth bag Mateo went 1-for-3 with a stolen base in Monday's loss to the Mariners.

Impact Making his fifth straight start at shortstop while Mauricio Dubon is needed in the outfield, Mateo swiped a bag for the second straight game, giving him four on the season in five attempts. The veteran utility player figures to see consistent playing time at least as long as Ronald Acuna (hamstring) and Michael Harris (quadriceps) are both sidelined, and Mateo's taken advantage of his opportunities so far this season, slashing .289/.319/.467 through 47 plate appearances with two doubles, two homers, five RBI and 12 runs in addition to his activity on the basepaths.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Slugs homer Sunday Mateo went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and a stolen base in Sunday's 11-6 win over Colorado.

Impact Mateo drew his fourth straight start at shortstop and delivered with his second homer of the season, a two-run blast off Kyle Freeland in the second inning to go back-to-back with Jonah Heim. Mateo has generally been effective when called upon in 2026, as the veteran speedster is hitting .286/.318/.476 with two homers, two doubles, five RBI, 12 runs and three steals across 44 plate appearances.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Heim drives in 5 runs to help Braves beat Rockies 11-6 in Strider's return

Jonah Heim homered, doubled and drove in five runs, Jorge Mateo also hit a home run and the Atlanta Braves beat the Colorado Rockies 11-6

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Braves survive Spencer Strider's debut, sweep Rockies with 11-6 win You can’t stop the Braves, which included Jonah Heim and Jorge Mateo today

6 DAYS AGO • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. exits early with left hamstring tightness

Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. left Saturday night’s game against the Colorado Rockies in the second inning with left hamstring tightness

MAY 3 • Associated Press

Gets start in Thursday's loss Mateo got the start at shortstop Thursday and went 0-for-2 before being pinch-hit for by Mike Yastrzemski in a loss to the Tigers.

Impact Mateo has seen sporadic playing time to begin the season, slashing .267/.313/.400 through 32 plate appearances over 17 games with one homer and two steals, but the 30-year-old utility player could see some extra work in the short term. Mauricio Dubon has been the primary shortstop for Atlanta so far, but he could see more work in the outfield with Michael Harris (quadriceps) currently limited to DH duties if he manages to avoid an IL stint, and Yastrzemski delivering a career-worst .555 OPS in his first 100 PAs of 2026. Mateo's window for fantasy value is likely to be a short one, however, with Ha-Seong Kim (finger) having begun a rehab stint this week and aiming for a mid-May season debut.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Harris delivers as a pinch-hitter for the Braves, leading 5-3 win over slumping Phillies

Michael Harris II delivered a two-run double as a pinch-hitter after being scratched from the starting lineup with an ailing quad, and the Atlanta Braves piled more misery on Phila...

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

Braves CF Harris scratched from the lineup, then comes through as pinch-hitter vs Phillies

Michael Harris II is on quite a roll for the Atlanta Braves

APRIL 24 • Associated Press

Mateo leads Braves against the Marlins following 4-hit game

The Atlanta Braves play the Miami Marlins after Jorge Mateo had four hits against the Guardians on Sunday

APRIL 13 • Associated Press

Tallies four hits Mateo went 4-for-4 with an RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 13-1 victory over the Guardians.

Impact Mateo drew the start at shortstop and made the most of the opportunity, reaching base in all four plate appearances with four singles. The veteran utility man has just 16 plate appearances on the year but has been productive when called upon, slashing .467/.500/.733 with two extra-base hits, seven runs, three RBI and a stolen base.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Dominic Smith homers and Braves back Chris Sale with 19 hits in 13-1 rout of Guardians

Jorge Mateo had four hits, Dominic Smith launched a two-run homer and Chris Sale cruised to his third win of the season as the Atlanta Braves pounded the Cleveland Guardians 13-1

APRIL 13 • Associated Press

Crosses plate three times Sunday Mateo went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double, three runs scored and a stolen base in Sunday's extra-inning loss to the Diamondbacks.

Impact Getting the start at shortstop while Mauricio Dubon covered third base for a resting Austin Riley, Mateo made a big impact from the ninth spot in the order. The veteran utility player has been used sparingly so far by Atlanta, but he's making a case for a larger role, going 3-for-7 in four games with a double, a homer, a steal, two RBI and five runs.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Gets in on rout with first homer Mateo slugged a two-run home run in his only at-bat during Thursday's 17-2 rout of the Diamondbacks.

Impact The utility infielder pinch hit for DH Dominic Smith in the ninth inning and took position player James McCann deep. Mateo has been used sparingly early in the year, appearing in just three of Atlanta's first seven games and getting only four plate appearances, and it'll likely take an injury or two to put him in a fantasy-friendly role.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Braves ride an 8-run fifth inning and cruise past the Diamondbacks, 17-2

Matt Olson, Dominic Smith and Mauricio Dubón hit solo homers, Reynaldo López gave up one run over five innings and the Atlanta Braves coasted to a 17-2 win over the Arizona Diamond...

APRIL 3 • Associated Press

Wins bench role Mateo claimed a spot on Atlanta's Opening Day roster, Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Impact The veteran utility player will provide some extra depth at shortstop behind Mauricio Dubon while Ha-Seong Kim (finger) is on the IL. Mateo has stolen double-digit bases in each of the last five seasons despite inconsistent playing time -- he went 15-for-17 on the basepaths in 2025 despite seeing just 83 plate appearances for the Orioles.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Acuña set to lead off, but how will rest of lineup shake out for Opening Day? NORTH PORT, Fla. -- Making jovial remarks about Spring Training lineups has been a common practice during the social media era. When the reg...

FEBRUARY 22 • MLB.COM

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JANUARY 19 • DEADSPIN.COM

Jorge Mateo and Atlanta Braves agree to $1 million, 1-year contract

Free agent Jorge Mateo and the Atlanta Braves have agreed to a $1 million, one-year contract

JANUARY 19 • Associated Press

Atlanta adds infielder Mateo on 1-year deal ATLANTA -- One day after revealing their starting shortstop Ha-Seong Kim will be sidelined though half of May and possibly into June, the Br...

JANUARY 19 • MLB.COM

Gets one-year deal from Atlanta Atlanta signed Mateo to a one-year contract Monday.

Impact With Ha-Seong Kim (finger) set to miss at least the first six weeks or so of the season, Atlanta has added Mateo as a depth option at shortstop. The 30-year-old Mateo was plagued by injuries in his last two seasons with the Orioles, finishing with a lowly .177/.217/.266 batting line over 42 contests in 2025. He's healthy, now, though, and offers the ability to play second base, third base and all three outfield spots in addition to shortstop. Mauricio Dubon remains the likely Opening Day starter at shortstop for Atlanta, but Mateo will be in the mix while Kim recuperates from finger surgery.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Kittredge's $9 million option exercised by Orioles, who decline Mateo's $5.5 million option

The Baltimore Orioles have exercised Andrew Kittredge's $9 million option

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

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