Jorge Mateo Injury Update, What Happened to Jorge Mateo?
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
Jorge Mateo Injury Update
Jorge Mateo, a Baltimore Orioles second baseman, hurt his left elbow during a game against the Marlins on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. He got into a collision with shortstop Gunnar Henderson while trying to catch a ball in the middle of the field in the third inning.
Mateo's arm twisted in an unusual way, and he had to be taken off the field right away. X-rays showed no broken bones, but the full extent of his injury is still being checked. The seriousness of the injury is not yet known.
(Source: MLB)
Who is Jorge Mateo?
Jorge Luis Mateo is a Dominican baseball player who plays shortstop for the Baltimore Orioles in MLB. He was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on June 23, 1995. Mateo started his MLB career with the San Diego Padres in 2020 after signing with the Yankees in 2012. He had a good minor league career before making it to the big leagues.
| Full Name | Jorge Luis Mateo |
| Date of Birth | June 23, 1995 |
| Nationality | Dominican |
| Height & Weight | 6 feet 0 inches (183 cm) & 200 lbs (91 kg) |
| Position | Second Baseman, Shortstop |
| Team | Baltimore Orioles |
| MLB Debut | August 13, 2020 |
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Career
Jorge Mateo is a Dominican baseball player who currently plays shortstop for the Baltimore Orioles in the MLB. He joined the Yankees in 2012 as an international free agent and played in their minor leagues before making his MLB debut with the San Diego Padres in 2020, after being traded from the Oakland Athletics for Junior Perez. Mateo has also played for the Orioles.
Throughout his career, Mateo has been known for his power and speed, hitting 29 home runs and averaging .224 and .230 in his career and current season, respectively. Mateo's contract with the Orioles is for one year and $2.7 million. For detailed statistics on his career, including minor league and postseason play, you can look at Baseball-Reference.com and FanGraphs Baseball.
Age
Born on July 23, 1995 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Jorge Mateo is 29 years old. He is famous for his strength and stability.
Jorge Mateo Contract
Jorge Mateo signed to a 1-year deal with the Baltimore Orioles for $2,700,000, with $2,700,000 guaranteed and an average yearly pay of $2,700,000. In 2024, he'll make $2,700,000, plus a total salary of $2,700,000.
What Happened to Jorge Mateo?
Jorge Mateo, a Baltimore Orioles second baseman, hurt his left elbow during a game against the Marlins. He got hurt when he collided with shortstop Gunnar Henderson while trying to catch a ball in the middle of the field. Mateo's arm was bent in an unusual way, so he had to leave the game. X-rays showed no broken bones, but his injury is being checked more closely.
