Current Contract:
Contract renewable through 2012.

Became a Cardinal:
Signed as a non-drafted free agent on July 27, 2005.

2006 Season:
Mateo appeared in 16 games for the DSL Cardinals, going 2-4 with a 1.72 ERA, allowing 24 hits, striking out 18 and walking 19 in 31.1 innings. Opponents hit .212 against him.

Photo: Paul Mashburn