Braves agree with Jorge Mateo after Ha-Seong Kim hurts finger
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Key Points:
- Free agent Jorge Mateo signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Atlanta Braves, announced on Monday.
- Mateo, a versatile player who can cover both outfield and infield positions, joins the Braves following the news that shortstop Ha-Seong Kim will miss four to five months due to finger surgery.
- The 30-year-old batted .177 with one home run and three RBIs in 42 games for the Baltimore Orioles last season but missed nearly three months due to left elbow inflammation.
- Mateo has six years of major league experience with a career .221 batting average, 30 home runs, and 121 RBIs, having played for San Diego and Baltimore.
- Last year, Mateo earned $
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