Rays Sign Former Braves Infielder & DFA Pitcher
The Tampa Bay Rays have signed infielder Jorge Mateo and have designated pitcher Trevor Martin for assignment.
The Tampa Bay Rays have made two roster moves recently. First, they signed infielder Jorge Mateo to a major league contract. Mateo's signing comes a week after he was released by the Atlanta Braves. During his time with the Braves, Mateo played in 65 games, hitting four home runs, stealing 10 bases, recording 11 RBI, and batting .240.
With the Rays, he will likely add more depth to their infield lineup. Mateo brings seven years of MLB experience to the team. In his career, he has hit 34 home runs, stolen 116 bases, driven in 132 runs, and maintained a .223 batting average in 552 games.
Secondly, the Rays designated pitcher Trevor Martin for assignment, freeing up a spot on their 40-man roster for Mateo. Martin appeared in six games with the Rays this season before his designation. Standing 6-foot-5, he posted a 3.97 ERA and struck out seven batters in those games. For teams seeking additional pitching depth, Martin could be an option to consider.
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