Atlanta Braves add Jorge Mateo to roster after Ha-Seong Kim suffers serious finger injury
The Atlanta Braves signed Jorge Mateo to a one-year, $1 million deal on January 19, 2026, after shortstop Ha-Seong Kim suffered a finger injury that will sideline him for months. Mateo brings experience and flexibility after time with the Baltimore Orioles and San Diego Padres. Atlanta hopes he can help steady the roster while Kim recovers.
The Atlanta Braves signed Jorge Mateo to a one-year, $1 million deal on January 19, 2026, after shortstop Ha-Seong Kim suffered a finger injury that will sideline him for months. Mateo brings experience and flexibility after time with the Baltimore Orioles and San Diego Padres. Atlanta hopes he can help steady the roster while Kim recovers.
