Mateo, one of MLB’s fastest players, joined the Orioles in 2021 as a former top prospect seeking to establish himself in the big leagues. He was one of the best defensive shortstops in 2022 and has been a relied-upon role player — despite his offensive struggles — over the past two seasons.

Baltimore second baseman Jorge Mateo has avoided a salary arbitration hearing by agreeing to a $3.55 million, one-year contract with the Orioles.