The Braves have signed utility player Jorge Mateo to a one-year contract worth a guaranteed $1 million. This move fills Atlanta’s 40-man roster, which was opened up after José Suarez was claimed off waivers by the Orioles.
The timing of the signing is notable, as it comes just one day after Ha-Seong Kim suffered a hand injury requiring surgery. Kim is expected to miss four to five months, creating an immediate need for infield depth that Mateo is expected to fill.
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