Baltimore Orioles: How Jorge Mateo Can Make an Impact

Apr 7, 2021; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres center fielder Jorge Mateo (3) bats during the third inning against the San Francisco Giants at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

Jorge Mateo has the tools to make a positive impact on the Baltimore Orioles

On Thursday afternoon, Dan Connolly of The Athletic reported on Twitter that the Baltimore Orioles had claimed Jorge Mateo off waivers of the San Diego Padres after he was designated for assignment by San Diego on Tuesday. In correspondence with the claim, Baltimore designated Pat Valaika for assignment. Should he clear waivers, Valaika will likely pick back up with the Norfolk Tides, the Orioles’…