Jorge Mateo Dealt to Tampa Bay Rays
Infielder Jorge Mateo is heading to Tampa Bay in a trade, reported simultaneously by two MLB insiders.
Jorge Mateo is being traded to the Tampa Bay Rays, according to Jon Heyman and Francys Romero. Mateo is a versatile infielder known for his speed and defense. The deal was broken by Romero and confirmed by Heyman. Terms and players involved in the trade have not yet been disclosed.
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