LEADING OFF: Padres, Yanks carry on thru COVID outbreaks
The San Diego Padres and New York Yankees are both short-staffed due to COVID-19 outbreaks, but neither has had to interrupt their scheduleMAY 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
JORGE MATEO #3 - SECOND BASEMAN - BALTIMORE ORIOLES
5 HR •
18 RBI •
.229 AVG
5 HR
18 RBI
.229 AVG
Fuentes, Rockies split doubleheader with virus-short Padres
Josh Fuentes capped a big night with a two-out, walk-off single in the eighth inning after earlier hitting a two-run homer and the Colorado Rockies salvaged a doubleheader split by...MAY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Virus-depleted Padres add Myers to IL before doubleheader
The virus-depleted San Diego Padres made a series of moves to bolster a lineup that is missing outfielder Wil Myers and shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. after they tested positive for...MAY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Padres depleted by virus, Harvey vs Mets
San Diego shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. and outfielder Wil Myers tested positive for COVID-19, and the Padres are shorthanded heading into a doubleheader Wednesday against Colorado...MAY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Slumping Rockies look to end 4-game skid against Padres
Colorado will try to break its four-game losing streak when the Rockies take on San DiegoMAY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Padres hit by COVID-19 concerns, 5 players out, beat Rockies
The San Diego Padres already were minus star Fernando Tatis Jr. and two backups before the first pitch at Colorado because of COVID-19 concernsMAY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Tatis tests positive for virus, Harvey vs Mets
Yu Darvish and Blake Snell are slated to start for San Diego at Colorado in a single-admission doubleheader WednesdayMAY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Deemed close contact Mateo (COVID-19) was a close contact of Fernando Tatis, who tested positive for the virus Tuesday, Kyle Glaser of Baseball America reports.
Impact Unless he tested positive himself, Mateo figures to return in a few days if he can produce negative tests.
MAY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tatis, Profar, Mateo placed on IL The Padres placed star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. on the injured list due to health and safety protocols, the team announced on Tuesday af...
MAY 11, 2021 • MLB.COM
Lands on Covid-19 injured list Mateo was placed on the injured list Tuesday due to health and safety protocols.
Impact The extent of his stay on the IL will depend on COVID-19 test results. Mateo has been a top pinch-hitting option for the Padres this season, having recorded just one plate appearance in 13 of his 22 games thus far.
MAY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Swats first big-league homer Mateo went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's win over Arizona.
Impact Mateo connected on a 405-foot shot to left field off Kevin Ginkel in the ninth inning for his first home run as a major-leaguer. The long ball came in his 57th career big-league at-bat. Mateo is off to a slow start overall this season, slashing .226/.314/.387.
APRIL 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Machado powers San Diego past Arizona 12-3
Manny Machado hit a bases-loaded triple during a six-run fifth inning, Fernando Tatis Jr. and Kim Ha-Seong each had two hits and two RBIs, and the San Diego Padres overcame starter...APRIL 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Swipes bag in loss Mateo stole a base as a pinch runner in Saturday's loss to the Dodgers.
Impact Mateo took over on the basepaths for Luis Campusano in the ninth inning after the latter drew a walk. Mateo stole second to get into scoring position, but the Padres' subsequent hitters couldn't bring him home. The steal was Mateo's first this season. He is slashing .227/.346/.318 through 26 plate appearances.
APRIL 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Benches clear in late-night Padres-Dodgers clash after Jorge Mateo hit by pitch (Video) The benches cleared after San Diego Padres pinch hitter Jorge Mateo was struck by Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Dennis Santana's offering...
APRIL 17, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM
LEADING OFF: Mets eye clear weather at last, Cubs HBP woes
Jacob deGrom and the Mets hope to finally play some baseballAPRIL 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Seager's homer in 12th sends Dodgers to 11-6 win over Padres
Corey Seager hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer on Tim Hill’s first pitch of the 12th inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 11-6 in a tense, entertaining first...APRIL 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pirates chase Snell in 1st inning, beat Padres 8-4
Jacob Stallings had three hits and three RBIs, and the Pittsburgh Pirates chased Blake Snell in the first inning of an 8-4 victory over the San Diego PadresAPRIL 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Seeing work in outfield Mateo has gone 4-for-13 to start the season, while earning starts in both left and center field.
Impact Mateo has been a beneficiary of Trent Grisham's (hamstring) absence, serving as a fourth outfielder for the Padres to begin the season. He's done well with the opportunity, clubbing two extra-base hits. Grisham is expected to be activated from the injured list Friday, which could further limit Mateo's role .
APRIL 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ruf's homer, Gausman's arm help Giants beat Padres 3-2 in 10
Alex Dickerson scored on Donovan Solano’s sacrifice fly in the top of the 10th inning and the San Francisco Giants beat the San Diego Padres 3-2 to take two of threeAPRIL 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Musgrove dominates Diamondbacks for 7-0 win in Padres debut
Joe Musgrove was brilliant in his debut for his hometown Padres, Manny Machado homered for his first hit of 2021 and Wil Myers drove in three runs on two doubles as San Diego beat...APRIL 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nabs roster spot The Padres informed Mateo on Monday that he will be included on the Opening Day roster, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports.
Impact Mateo went just 4-for-28 at the dish during his debut season in the majors in 2020, but he earned his way onto the Opening Day roster after coming through with a .316/.414/.456 slash line and three steals (albeit in six attempts) over 57 at-bats this spring. The 25-year-old's speed and defensive versatility should make him a valuable late-inning bench piece, but he's unlikely to get a look as an everyday player in 2021.
MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Making push for roster spot Mateo is slashing .393/.500/.571 this spring with four extra-base hits, six RBI and two stolen bases as he vies for one of the Padres' final Opening Day roster spots.
Impact Mateo has been mentioned as a candidate to back up Trent Grisham in center field, and that need has become more pressing with Grisham currently out with a Grade 1 hamstring strain. The injury is thought to be minor, but it highlights the desirability of a player with positional flexibility. Mateo logged time at every outfield position and at second base with the Padres last season, and he's also played shortstop in the minors. Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune points out Mateo's considerable speed and lack of minor-league options as additional factors that could help him garner a roster spot. The 25-year-old struggled with a .154/.185/.269 slash line in his first stint as a major-leaguer last season, but it's possible that some of his troubles were linked to a bout with COVID-19 that resulted in Mateo missing most of summer camp. He appears healthy heading into the 2021 campaign.
MARCH 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Padres: Jorge Mateo is making a strong case for a bench spot Jorge Mateo's last big season came in 2017 while in Double-A as a member of the New York Yankees organization. Once ranked as New York's top...
MARCH 16, 2021 • FRIARSONBASE.COM
To get center field reps in spring Mateo will have the chance to compete for the backup center fielder job during spring training, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
Impact Mateo played center field in 29 minor-league contests in 2017 and got one start there with the Padres last season, so he's not a complete stranger to the position. He'll be vying for an Opening Day roster spot during spring training, though his struggles at the plate last season suggest that he's not certain to make the cut.
FEBRUARY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
A's get Perez from SD to finalize Mateo deal The A’s deal with the Padres to send infielder Jorge Mateo to San Diego in exchange for a player to be named later on June 30 has been compl...
NOVEMBER 6, 2020 • MLB.COM
