February 4, 2025
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.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Ken Rosenthal
November 24, 2024
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.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Atlanta Braves
August 11, 2024
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.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Justin Toscano
July 19, 2024
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.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Atlanta Braves
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