Mateo, one of MLB’s fastest players, joined the Orioles in 2021 as a former top prospect seeking to establish himself in the big leagues. He was one of the best defensive shortstops in 2022 and has been a relied-upon role player — despite his offensive struggles — over the past two seasons.

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.

5:37pm: Romero reports that the option is valued between $5.5MM and $6MM.

They’re going to go crazy when the news comes out." The cover focuses on the youth in the league, as De La Cruz and Henderson are both 23 and Skenes is 22. All things Reds: L

Gunnar Henderson has reached the status of cover star, but he’s going to have to share. The Orioles’ shortstop on Tuesday was named a co-cover athlete for “MLB The Show 25” alongside the Cincinnati Reds’ Elly De La Cruz and Pittsburgh Pirates’ Paul Skenes,