Rays Add Speed with Mateo | Tampa Bay Rays News

The Tampa Bay Rays just pulled off a savvy move by signing veteran speedster Jorge Mateo on a Major League deal, filling the void left by injured infielder Ben Williamson. After being released by the Braves, Mateo made an immediate impact in his debut — stealing two bases as a pinch runner against the Orioles and helping spark a run. While not a long-term cornerstone, his versatility, defensive flexibility, and explosive speed make him exactly what the Rays need right now to navigate Williamson’s absence and push toward the trade deadline. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1092a24776a56239