Jorge Mateo SS/CF ATL Mon 6/24/24 2:46 PM
Jorge Mateo
SS/CF ATL
Mateo is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Guardians.
EDGE Analysis
Mateo appeared to have settled into an everyday role at the keystone around mid-June, but the Orioles may now be viewing him as more of a part-time player. He'll take a seat for the third time in five games, with Mateo's absence in the lineup opening up a starting spot in the infield for Ramon Urias.
Jorge Mateo SS/CF ATL Sat 6/22/24 3:36 PM
Jorge Mateo
SS/CF ATL
Mateo is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Astros.
EDGE Analysis
Mateo will begin Saturday's game in the dugout after going 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 14-11 loss to Houston. Jordan Westburg and Ramon Urias will man second and third base, respectively, against Astros right-hander Ronel Blanco.
Jorge Mateo SS/CF ATL Sat 6/22/24 12:59 PM 40 Comments
Jorge Mateo
SS/CF ATL
Mateo went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 14-11 loss to the Astros.
EDGE Analysis
Mateo's long ball was one of three during the Orioles' seven-run eighth inning, but the deficit was too steep to overcome. The infielder has homered twice over nine games since he returned from a concussion, but he's batting a mere .192 (5-for-26) over that span. For the season, he's at a .236/.281/.443 slash line with five homers, 12 stolen bases, 18 RBI and 24 runs scored across 155 plate appearances. Mateo's playing time is not yet at risk, but Ramon Urias has had a strong June and could push for a larger role if he keeps it up.
Jorge Mateo SS/CF ATL Thu 6/20/24 2:42 PM
Jorge Mateo
SS/CF ATL
Mateo is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Yankees.
EDGE Analysis
Mateo had a couple hits and a run scored in Wednesday's extra-inning victory over the Yankees, but he'll nonetheless begin Thursday's festivities on the bench. Jordan Westburg is at second base and Ramon Urias will play third.
Jorge Mateo SS/CF ATL Wed 6/19/24 12:59 PM
Jorge Mateo
SS/CF ATL
Mateo went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Yankees.
EDGE Analysis
Mateo remains in a slump -- he's 0-for-10 over his last four games -- but he's picked up two steals over six contests since he returned from a concussion. With Jordan Westburg (hip) leaving Tuesday's game early, Mateo's playing time could rise in the short term if his teammate is forced to miss additional games. Mateo is at a .231/.280/.431 slash line with four home runs, 16 RBI, 22 runs scored and 12 steals across 48 contests this season.
Jorge Mateo SS/CF ATL Sun 6/16/24 10:38 AM
Jorge Mateo
SS/CF ATL
Mateo is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Mateo will remain on the bench in favor of Ramon Urias -- with Jordan Westburg at second base -- after Urias went 2-for-4 in Saturday's win. While it's a second straight absence for Mateo after four consecutive starts fresh off the 7-day concussion list, there has been no hint of an injury setback.
Jorge Mateo SS/CF ATL Sat 6/15/24 1:37 PM
Jorge Mateo
SS/CF ATL
Mateo is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus the Phillies, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Mateo will take a seat after he went 2-for-13 with a three-run home run, two runs scored and a stolen base while starting four consecutive games after being activated from the 7-day injured list Tuesday. Jordan Westburg will slide over to second base while Ramon Urias enters the lineup at third base and bats ninth against Philadelphia.
Jorge Mateo SS/CF ATL Tue 6/11/24 11:30 PM
Jorge Mateo
SS/CF ATL
Mateo went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run in Tuesday's 4-0 win over Atlanta.
EDGE Analysis
Mateo missed just over a week due to a concussion, and he provided a big blast in his first at-bat back from the injured list. His second-inning homer ended up being plenty of offense for Baltimore in this contest. Mateo his .246 over the 20 games prior to his absence, and he's at a .248/.295/.470 slash line with four homers, 16 RBI, 20 runs scored and 10 stolen bases through 43 contests overall. While he started at shortstop Tuesday to give Gunnar Henderson a breather, Mateo's playing time will likely be primarily at second base moving forward, which will push Jordan Westburg over to third and Ramon Urias back into a utility role.
Jorge Mateo SS/CF ATL Tue 6/11/24 3:12 PM
Jorge Mateo
SS/CF ATL
Mateo (concussion) was reinstated from the 7-day injured list and is starting at shortstop Tuesday against Atlanta, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 28-year-old is back on Baltimore's active roster after missing little more than the seven-day minimum due to a concussion. Mateo has a .741 OPS with three homers and 10 steals through 42 contests this season and was operating as the Orioles' primary second baseman prior to the stint on the injured list.
Jorge Mateo SS/CF ATL Sun 6/9/24 5:06 PM
Jorge Mateo
SS/CF ATL
Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Mateo (concussion) won't be reinstated from the 7-day injured list when first eligible Monday but could be activated Tuesday, Jake Rill of MLB.comreports.
EDGE Analysis
The 28-year-old suffered the concussion June 2 against Tampa Bay and was able to ramp up his baseball work this weekend. Mateo won't be ready after spending the 7-day minimum on the shelf, but it appears his absence won't extend much beyond that.