Jorge Mateo will be back with the Orioles in 2025, and he could stick around for another year. The Orioles on Tuesday announced that they avoided arbitration with the utility player, agreeing to terms for the 2025 season with a club option for 2026.

Baltimore second baseman Jorge Mateo avoided a salary arbitration hearing when he agreed to a $3.55 million, one-year contract with the Orioles on Tuesday. Mateo’s deal includes a $5.5 million team option for 2026.

The Orioles announced that they’ve agreed to a deal with utilityman Jorge Mateo to avoid arbitration. It’s a one-year contract that comes with a club option for 2026.