Jorge Mateo and Orioles agree to $3.55 million, 1-year deal, avoid arbitration
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.
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Orioles Sign Dylan Carlson, Designate Jacob Amaya For Assignment
The Orioles announced that they have signed outfielder Dylan Carlson to a one-year deal. The ALIGND Sports Agency client will make $975K with a $25K bonus for getting to 200 plate appearances, per Jon Heyman of The New York Post. Infielder Jacob Amaya has been designated for assignment in a corresponding move.
Houston Astros Prospects Shine Brightly With Top Rankings Among Peers
MLB Pipeline continued to roll out its top 10 prospect rankings for each position, and the most recent rankings came in the form of third basemen.