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Jorge Mateo and Orioles agree to $3.55 million, 1-year deal, avoid arbitration

Baltimore Orioles' Jorge Mateo runs the bases after hitting a three run home run against the Atlanta Braves during the second inning of a baseball...Read more

BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore second baseman Jorge Mateo avoided a salary arbitration hearing when he agreed to a $3.55 million, one-year contract with the Orioles on Tuesday.

Mateo’s deal includes a $5.5 million team option for 2026. The option could increase by $500,000 based on plate appearances in 2025: $125,000 each for 460, 480, 500 and 520.

Mateo had asked for $4 million and had been offered $3.1 million when the sides exchanged proposed figures this month. He hit .229 with five homers, 18 RBIs and 13 stolen bases last year.

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