The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reported Monday that the Baltimore Orioles have been receiving inquiries on shortstop Jorge Mateo. The big four free-agent shortstops have all been signed, but there are a number of teams still looking to fill the position. Mateo offers strong defense and speed, and he slashed .221/.267/.379 with 13 home runs, 50 RBI, and 35 stolen bases in 533 plate appearances in 2022. While he is an elite fantasy option for steals, Mateo's career .225 average and .344 slugging percentage limit his overall fantasy value, particularly in points leagues.

Baltimore Orioles infielder Jorge Mateo isn't in the team's lineup on Wednesday for a matchup with the Detroit Tigers and right-hander Matt Manning. Mateo is batting .220 with a .267 on-base percentage, 13 home runs, and 30 stolen bases in 484 plate appearances this season. Instead, it'll be Gunnar Henderson moving to shortstop with Ramon Urias sliding over to third base and Terrin Vavra entering the lineup at second base. Vavra is batting .271 with a .348 on-base percentage in 69 plate appearances in the Majors for the Orioles this season. He'll hit fifth on Wednesday. Fantasy managers in search of streaming options are probably better off looking elsewhere given the matchup with Manning.

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Jorge Mateo is not in the starting lineup on Friday against the Boston Red Sox. Mateo appears to just be getting a regular day of rest on Friday. Fantasy managers need to act accordingly. The 27-year-old is hitting .226/.275/.394 with 12 home runs, 45 RBI, 55 runs scored and 30 stolen bases in his 421 at-bats for the O's this season. Shortstop prospect Gunnar Henderson is starting at the 6 instead and will bat fifth against Red Sox right-hander Brayan Bello. Henderson is the No. 2 prospect in all of baseball, per MLB Pipeline, and he's gone 9-for-33 (.273) with a homer, two RBI, two runs scored and a stolen base in his first nine big-league games. There's plenty of upside to be had with Henderson as a DFS play.

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Jorge Mateo came through with the game-winning hit in Sunday's 5-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles, clearing the bases with a double to put the team up for good. Mateo also singled in four at-bats. Mateo is most fantasy-relevant for his contributions on the bases, stealing 27 bases this season, but he has been red-hot at the dish of late, slashing .321/.357/.594 with five homers in his last 30 games. Mateo is well worth an add if he's somehow still available on waiver wires.

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Jorge Mateo was 0-for-3 during Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Texas Rangers, but walked, scored a run, and stole a base. It was his 26th steal of the season, which is second in all of baseball and leads the American League. However, the rest of Mateo's numbers are hard to swallow as he owns a .216/.264/.389 slash line with 10 HRs, 32 RBI, and 41 runs. The 27-year-old can be used for his stolen base production in deeper formats but might hurt the other categories too much in standard leagues.

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Jorge Mateo is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against right-hander Chris Flexen and the Seattle Mariners. Chris Owings will be getting the start at shortstop and batting ninth in the game. Mateo closed out May on a five-game hitting streak that included two doubles, a triple and a home run. The 26-year-old has been a fantastic source of stolen bases this year with 13 on 14 attempts. He's hitting just .220/.251/.354 on the year, so it's no surprise that he's been mostly batting ninth for the Orioles. If he could increase his batting average and add just a little more power (three home runs on the year), he could be a fantasy gem. For now, he remains a stolen base specialist who is a strong starting option in most rotisserie and head-to-head categories leagues.

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Jorge Mateo (shoulder) is being held out of the starting lineup for the second straight game on Tuesday. Ramon Urias will be making his second consecutive start at shortstop in the game. Prior to Tuesday's game, Orioles manager Brandon Hyde stated that he's hopeful Mateo can be available off the bench for the contest and that he hopes Mateo will be back in the starting lineup on Wednesday. The 26-year-old has been a great source of stolen bases this year. Over 33 games, he's slashed .241/.280/.375 with two home runs, 10 stolen bases and 12 runs.

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Jorge Mateo (shoulder) is still experiencing left shoulder soreness, according to manager Brandon Hyde. Mateo injured his shoulder during Sunday's game after colliding with Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson on the way to first base. Hyde is optimistic that Mateo will be back soon, suggesting there's even a chance he could be used off the bench in Monday's game against the New York Yankees. Meanwhile, Ramon Urias will be starting at shortstop for Monday's game.

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Jorge Mateo (shoulder) was removed from Sunday's game against the Detroit Tigers. He was involved in a collision with Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson in the game. Mateo was attempting to run out a bunt when the two players collided. After the game, Mateo underwent X-rays and they came back negative. He has been diagnosed with a left shoulder/chest contusion. It sounds as if Mateo avoided something serious on Sunday. He should be considered day-to-day until we hear more from the team. The 26-year-old has been a nice fantasy asset this year, stealing 10 bases on 11 attempts while slashing .241/.280/.375.

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Jorge Mateo is slashing .229/.288/.271 with no home runs, three RBI, three runs scored, and league-leading six stolen bases over 14 games in 2022. He continues to be a threat on the base paths and has swiped three bags in back-to-back contests. However, the 26-year-old hasn't shown patience at the plate and hasn't drawn a walk over his last 36 plate appearances. Mateo might not have much fantasy value in points leagues, but his ability to rack up stolen bases gives him plenty of value in standard 5x5 formats. As long as Mateo is a fixture in Baltimore's everyday lineup, he has the upside to swipe 30 or more bags in 2022.

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Jorge Mateo (hand) took batting practice on Wednesday and should be fine for Opening Day on Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Mateo left the Grapefruit League game early on Tuesday against the Toronto Blue Jays when he was hit on the right hand by a pitch. But the 26-year-old avoided structural damage and could open the season as the team's starting shortstop after he went 8-for-21 with six extra-base hits, two walks and a stolen base in spring training. Mateo had a nice showing in his first season with the O's last year, slashing .280/.328/.421 with two homers, eight RBI and five stolen bases in 116 plate appearances over 32 games. If he's given the regular shortstop gig, he could be attractive in AL-only leagues for his speed.

Baltimore Orioles middle infielder/outfielder Jorge Mateo went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk, and a strikeout in Friday's 4-3 extra-innings loss to the Yankees. The seventh-inning homer tied the game and was Mateo's fourth of the season. The 26-year-old now has a .262/.307/.411slash line on the season and has done very well since joining the O's in the beginning of August. His recent display of average, speed, and some pop makes him an interesting option in deeper roto leagues at this time.

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Jorge Mateo stayed red-hot in Sunday's 12-8 loss to the Rays, going 1-for-5 with a two-run home run. The sixth-inning shot was Mateo's third of the season but first with the Orioles, who he joined in the beginning of August. Mateo has been highly effective since joining the O's, slashing .353/.380/.515 with five RBI and four stolen bases. His elite speed helps in the steals department and getting extra-base-hits, making him an interesting option in deeper leagues down the stretch if he can continue to hit for average.

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Jorge Mateo picked up another hit in Friday's 3-0 loss to the Braves, going 1-for-3 with a single and two strikeouts. The 26-year-old now has an 11-game hit streak going and has just one game without a hit since joining the O's on August 6. The new scenery seems to be suiting Mateo, as he is slashing .340/.352/.491 with three stolen bases since joining the O's. It is clear that the O's do not provide much fantasy value overall, but Mateo may be worth a look in deep roto leagues if he can continue to hit with his speed.

The Baltimore Orioles claimed utilityman Jorge Mateo off waivers Thursday from the San Diego Padres. Infielder Pat Valaika was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Mateo had played sparingly in two seasons with the Padres, recording a .195/.235/.310 slash with two homers and six steals in 121 plate appearances. Fangraphs lists the 26-year-old speedster as the primary backup infielder for the Orioles, so he'll conceivably get more opportunities to earn his big league credentials. A former top prospect for the Oakland Athletics, Mateo has lacked plate discipline with a 31 percent strikeout rate compared to walking at a three percent clip. Despite the game-changing speed, Mateo is a tough sell as a dynasty fantasy option until he gets on base more consistently.

The San Diego Padres designated utilityman Jorge Mateo for assignment Tuesday. The move makes way for reliever Matt Strahm's (knee) activation from the 60-day IL. Mateo had played sparingly with the Friars, tallying a .572 OPS with two homers and five steals in 93 plate appearances. Once a highly touted prospect for the Oakland A's with blazing speed, the 26-year-old will be outrighted to Triple-A El Paso unless he's claimed. With a career 31 percent strikeout rate, Mateo's inability to reach base diminishes him as a weapon on the basepaths. He shouldn't be a highly regarded fantasy piece in dynasty.

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