Jorge Mateo lands in IL with dislocated left elbow after “freak accident” following Orioles 6-3 loss by Marlins

Baltimore Orioles two players Jorge Mateo and Albert Suarez got hurt in back-to-back matches against the Miami Marlins.

Jorge Mateo lands in IL with dislocated left elbow after “freak accident” following Orioles 6-3 loss by Marlins

Jorge Mateo [Image Credit: Birds Watcher/X]

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Jorge Mateo gets placed in IL after a horrifying collision in a match against Miami Marlins. The second baseman crashed with Gunnar Henderson as they both dove to catch a grounder by Jesus Sanchez during Tuesday night’s match. 

Mateo got up quickly but fell back down grimacing in visible pain. He said he had elbow pain upon diagnosis by the team’s athletic trainer. Later after an MRI, and further tests the Baltimore Orioles placed him on 10-day IL with a dislocated left elbow.

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The team also lost pitcher Albert Suarez, who suffered from a left shin contusion after getting the ball deflected hard by Otto Lopez. He later commented,

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It hurts more now than when I got hit. The adrenaline is down now.
Albert Suarez as per AP News.

He clarified all doubts saying the X-rays were negative and it’s “just swollen”. It shouldn’t take time for him to be with his teammates again. As for Mateo, it seems he’ll be back after a couple of days.

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Orioles manager Brandon Hyde comments on Jorge Mateo’s injury

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde commented on Jorge Mateo’s injury prior to the latest reports saying, “Jorge brings a lot to the table for us, so we’re hoping for the best.” Following Mateo’s injury, Ramon Urias took the third batting spot for the team.

Jorge Mateo [Image Credit: Camden Chat]
Jorge Mateo [Image Credit: Camden Chat]

So far in the season, he has scored 18 RBIs, 13 stolen bases, batting .229 with 5 HRs in 68 games. Tuesday’s game at loanDepot Park, handed down an alarming situation for the players, as the fans from both sides prayed for his well-being.

 Orioles center fielder Cedric Mullins called the whole incident, “a crazy situation”, hoping both his teammates are all right after this “freak accident.” He said he hopes for the best for both of them as “it’s an intense sport when we’re out there.”

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