The Baltimore Orioles have secured utility player Jorge Mateo with a one-year contract to avoid arbitration, incorporating a club option for 2026, thus extending their control over him for an additional season. Mateo is guaranteed $3.55 million, reflecting a midpoint settlement between his filing of $4 million and the Orioles' $3.1 million. This contract allows the Orioles to maintain their 'file and trial' approach, as it includes an option year that won't set arbitration precedents. The team has concluded all arbitration deals for the season, having previously negotiated with 11 other players.
Romero reports that the option is valued between $5.5MM and $6MM.
The addition of the club option on Mateo's deal means the Orioles haven't broken their self-imposed 'file and trial' precedent.
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