Baltimore Orioles outfielder Ramon Laureano came into Saturday's game after Heston Kjerstad (elbow) was forced to exit this contest. He wasted little time making an impact as he homered in the third inning off right-hander Hunter Greene. Laureano went deep again, smacking a 432-foot home run off Carson Spiers in the seventh inning. The 30-year-old hasn't done much as a part-time player this season. However, Laureano could see a bigger role going forward if Kjerstad is forced to miss time. Fantasy managers should stay tuned for update on Kjerstad's injury. Laureano might be able to offer some deep league value if he gets moved into the starting lineup.

Free-agent outfielder Ramon Laureano agreed with the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday on a one-year, $4 million deal, sources told The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal. Laureano became a free agent when the Atlanta Braves non-tendered him back in November. The 30-year-old veteran outfielder began the 2024 campaign with the Cleveland Guardians before being cut after hitting .143 with a homer and 32 strikeouts in 31 games played. He was much better in 67 regular-season games in Atlanta, slashing .296/.327/.505 with an .832 OPS, 10 homers, 29 RBI and five steals in 226 plate appearances. Laureano's career-high 12.6% barrel rate was the primary reason for his resurgence with the Braves, but he still struck out over 30% of the time. In Baltimore, he'll join a crowded outfield picture that includes Colton Cowser, Cedric Mullins, Tyler O'Neill, Heston Kjerstad and Dylan Carlson.

The Atlanta Braves have declined to tender Ramon Laureano's contract, which will make him a free agent. The Braves signed the veteran outfielder to their roster in late May after the Cleveland Guardians released him. Through 67 games in Atlanta, Laureano posted a solid .296/.327/.505 line with 13 doubles, ten home runs, 29 RBI, and five stolen bases. Earlier in the summer with Cleveland, Laureano held a mere .143/.265/.229 line in a 31-game stint. Under the hood, he generated a strong 12.6% barrel rate and an above-average 40.8% hard-hit rate. Given his strong play towards the end of the season, the 30-year-old will likely find a suitor and could be worth a look in deep 5-outfielder leagues if he has a full-time role out of Spring Training.

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ramon Laureano (heel) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Colorado Rockies. The veteran outfielder was pulled from Saturday's contest due to right heel soreness. Laureano has a wrap on his foot, so the severity of the issue is unknown right now. For now, fantasy managers should consider Laureano as day-to-day. Eli White will cover center field and bat ninth versus left-hander Kyle Freeland.

The Atlanta Braves reinstated outfielder Ramon Laureano (oblique) from the 10-day injured list on Friday. Despite missing more than three weeks with a left-oblique strain, Laureano will return to the Braves without going on a minor-league rehab assignment. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues will need to check back later to see if Laureano is in the starting lineup for the start of the second half of the season on Friday against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals and right-hander Sonny Gray. The Braves still need all the help they can get in the outfield with Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) out for the year and Michael Harris II (hamstring) not expected to return until August. Laureano will likely split playing time in right field with the struggling Adam Duvall now that he's back. Laureano has gone just 19-for-105 (.181) with two homers, eight RBI and three stolen bases this year with Atlanta and Cleveland.

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ramon Laureano (oblique) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. The veteran outfielder has been dealing with a lingering oblique issue for multiple weeks. He missed the last 12 games before the Braves decided to give him some time to rest. The expectation is that he'll return shortly after the All-Star break. In a corresponding move, infielder Brian Anderson (illness) has been activated from the injured list. The 31-year-old isn't much of a fantasy asset and is hitless in his five at-bats this season.

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ramon Laureano (oblique) remains out of the starting lineup on Sunday as the team takes on the visiting division-rival Philadelphia Phillies. It's a bit surprising that the Braves haven't put Laureano on the 10-day injured list yet, as he hasn't played since June 26 due to a sore oblique. The Braves are short on outfield depth with Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) out for the season and Michael Harris II (hamstring) currently on the injured list, which is why they signed veteran Eddie Rosario this week. Laureano's injury has meant regular playing time for right-handed slugger Adam Duvall, who is once again starting in right field and batting seventh on Sunday against Phillies rookie right-hander Michael Mercado, who will be making just his second MLB start. If Laureano isn't ready to play in Monday's series opener against the D-backs, he'll likely go on the IL.

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ramon Laureano (back, oblique) is now a candidate to land on the injured list after his back pain has moved toward his oblique. It's coming up on a week now since Laureano last appeared in a game for the Braves, and he'll likely be out through the All-Star break in mid-July if he lands on the shelf. With Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) out for the season and center fielder Michael Harris II (hamstring) also on the injured list, the Braves signed the 29-year-old veteran for extra outfield depth. He's gone 9-for-35 (.257) with a homer and four RBI in his short stint with the Braves but is hitting .181 (19-for-105) overall in 2024 after beginning the 2024 season with the Cleveland Guardians. With Laureano out, Adam Duvall has seen more regular playing time for the Braves in right field.

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ramon Laureano (back) has been dealing with a sore back and will not play until at least Tuesday, when the Braves open a series against the San Francisco Giants, according to manager Brian Snitker. Laureano was out of the lineup for the series opener last Friday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Since joining the Braves when Michael Harris II (hamstring) landed on the injured list, Laureano has gone 9-for-35 (.257) with a home run, four doubles and four RBI in a part-time role. The 29-year-old last played on Wednesday. "He's not capable (of playing yet)," Snitker said Saturday. "We won't probably use him off the bench. We'll shoot for Tuesday, with tomorrow and the day off. There is enough still going on that I'm hoping with these extra days we can get him built up."

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ramon Laureano (back) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Friday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 29-year-old is dealing with back soreness, but is hopeful to get back on the field on Saturday. In the meantime, Luke Williams will draw the start in left field and bat ninth versus southpaw Martin Perez. Fantasy managers will need to check back on Saturday for another update on Laureano.

Free-agent outfielder Ramon Laureano signed a minor-league deal with the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday. The Braves are adding some outfield depth with Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) out for the season with a torn ACL. The 29-year-old Laureano will most likely be assigned to Triple-A Gwinnett and will be major-league bench depth, at best, if he gets called up to Atlanta eventually. Both Jarred Kelenic and Adam Duvall will see more playing time with Acuna out for the remainder of the season. Laureano, formerly a 16th-round pick by the Houston Astros in 2014 out of Northeastern Oklahoma A&M, has hit the 20-homer mark once in his previous six MLB seasons (back in 2019 with the A's) and has struggled to find a regular role since leaving Oakland. In 31 games with the Guardians this year before becoming a free agent, he went 10-for-70 (.143) with a homer and four RBI.

The Cleveland Guardians designated outfielder Ramon Laureano for assignment before the team's series opener against the New York Mets. Laureano was off to a rough start in 2024, hitting just .143 with one home run and four RBI across 31 games. The 29-year-old outfielder also had just two hits over his last 31 plate appearances. He should now have the opportunity to sign with any team as a free agent. Johnathan Rodriguez will take his place on the active roster after the team called him up on Monday.

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Ramon Laureano avoided arbitration and signed a one-year, $5.15 million deal. This is a solid deal for the veteran outfielder as he was projected to make $4.7 million, according to beat writer Paul Hoynes. Laureano struggled mightily with the A's to start 2023 but picked his game up once the Guardians claimed him off waivers after Oakland designated him for assignment. In 41 games in Cleveland, he slashed .243/.342/.382 with three home runs, 14 RBI, and four stolen bases. He projects to be the starting right fielder for Cleveland in 2024.

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Ramon Laureano is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Detroit Tigers. This looks to just be a day off for the 29-year-old outfielder. Laureano struggled mightily with the A's to begin the season but has picked his game up since joining Cleveland in early August after Oakland designated him for assignment in early August. Overall, he's slashing .228/.308/.376 with nine home runs, 35 RBI, and 11 stolen bases over 356 at-bats. Will Brennan is starting in right field and will bat seventh against Will Vest and the Detroit Tigers.

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Ramon Laureano (finger) was removed from Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Angels due to a jammed left thumb. The 29-year-old got his glove hand caught on the right-field wall while trying to make a play on a Randal Grichuk home run. He went 0-for-2 in the 6-2 defeat before exiting and was substituted for Will Brennan. Guardians manager Terry Francona said after contest that Laureano was doing much better than it appeared when he departed, and that he should be "OK". Laureano hasn't found better luck away from the Oakland Athletics, slashing .234/.318/.362 with two home runs, 12 RBI, and 11 runs scored in 107 trips to the plate since joining Cleveland. Brennan, who's batting .417 (20-for-48) with four stolen bases in his last 15 games, should play more frequently if Laureano needs time off.

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Ramon Laureano is not in the starting lineup Tuesday night versus the Minnesota Twins and right-hander Sonny Gray. The veteran collected a trio of hits, including a triple, in his club's ugly 20-6 loss to the Twins in Monday's series opener but will nonetheless hit the bench on Tuesday while Myles Straw returns to take over in center field. It's been a disappointing overall season for the former A's outfielder but Laureano has put together a palatable .256/.330/.402 slash line with two homers, one stolen base, and a 105 wRC+ in 23 games since being picked up by the Guardians. His dip in the power/speed departments is surely a disappointing result for those who took a late-round flier on Laureano on draft day.

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Ramon Laureano was originally on the bench, but will move into Friday's starting lineup versus the Toronto Blue Jays. The right-handed slugger will play due to the fact Will Brennan (knee) has been scratched from this contest. Laureano will cover right field and bat sixth versus right-hander Chris Bassitt. Also, Oscar Gonzalez will serve as the designated hitter for this contest. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups accordingly with the Guardians making a few changes.

The Cleveland Guardians claimed outfielder Ramon Laureano off waivers from the Oakland Athletics on Monday. Laureano will join the Guardians after the A's designated him for assignment over the weekend. A change of scenery could be good for the 29-year-old outfielder, and he could see decent playing time in his new digs. In his 64 games for Oakland this year, Laureano was hitting just .213/.280/.364 with six home runs, 10 doubles, three triples, 21 RBI and eight stolen bases over 246 plate appearances. Fantasy managers in mixed leagues aren't suddenly going to go and pick Laureano up off the waiver wire, but the move could have good results the rest of this year in AL-only fantasy formats.

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano has been designated for assignment by the organization on Saturday. It appears the rebuilding A's have decided to head in another direction without the veteran outfielder. The team reinstated outfielder Esteury Ruiz from the injured list, so he should get more at-bats with Laureano gone. Through 59 games, Laureano slashed .213/.280/.384 with six home runs, 21 RBI, and eight steals. There is a good chance that another team claims him on waivers. Laureano could at least be a fourth or fifth outfielder on a contending team.

The Oakland Athletics reinstated outfielder Ramon Laureano (hand) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and also reinstated right-hander Angel Felipe from the paternity list. In a corresponding move, right-hander Chad Smith was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas. Laureano is now back with the A's, but he's not in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the San Francisco Giants. He hasn't played for the A's since June 21 and had only two hits in 24 at-bats with 14 strikeouts in his last eight games before landing on the injured list in June. Speed is the 29-year-old Dominican's best asset -- he has eight stolen bags this year -- but he's batting .213 (43-for-202) on the year.