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White Sox, Rays interested in recently released Braves shortstop originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Atlanta Braves designated a seven-year Major League shortstop for assignment last week.
On Monday, the NL East club released the 31-year-old after his 65-game stint with the organization.
That player is Jorge Mateo, who is already gaining interest from other clubs around the Majors, according to Francys Romero.
"Jorge Mateo was granted his release by the Braves and is expected to sign soon, with several teams showing interest, including the White Sox and Rays, per sources," Romero wrote on X.
Mateo signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Braves during the offseason. He agreed to the deal just one day after fellow infielder Ha-Seong Kim suffered a torn tendon in his right middle finger.
"Kim came off the IL in May and Mateo hung around in a bench role. Continued issues in his finger put Kim back on the IL in July," Darragh McDonald of MLB Trade Rumors wrote.
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"During that second IL stint, Jim Jarvis seemingly leapfrogged Mateo on the depth chart. Jarvis got more playing time than Mateo throughout July," McDonald added. "When Kim returned from the IL last week, Mateo got bumped off the roster."
In 137 trips to the plate with Atlanta, Mateo hit .240/.285/.380 with four home runs, 11 RBIs, and a .665 OPS. He struck out in 29.9% of his plate appearances.
Before the postseason, a team in need of a strong defensive infielder or speed on the basepaths may consider Mateo as an option.
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