Ramón Laureano
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MLB Player Data
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Jun 30 2025Laureano went 4-for-6 with three doubles, one RBI and three runs scored in Monday's 10-6 extra-innings win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano has been hitting the ball well lately, going 12-for-24 (.500) with a home run, five RBI, six doubles and 12 runs scored over his last six games, four of which were multi-hit efforts. The outfielder was a tough out all game, including when he supplied an insurance run with an RBI double in the 11th inning. For the season, he's up to a .287/.358/.538 slash line with 10 home runs, 27 RBI, 32 runs scored, three stolen bases and 13 doubles across 57 games.
Jun 28 2025Laureano went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Saturday's 11-3 loss to the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano crushed his 10th homer of the season en route to extending hitting streak to a modest four games. The 30-year-old outfielder has become a significant contributor in the heart of Baltimore's lineup, and he should continue to play nearly an everyday role until Tyler O'Neill (shoulder) is activated from the injured list. Over his last 31 games, Laureano is slashing an excellent .308/.395/.561 with seven big flies, six doubles, 20 RBI, 23 runs scored and two stolen bases covering 124 plate appearances.
Jun 25 2025Laureano is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dylan Carlson will check in for Laureano in right field while the latter player gets his first day off since June 16. While starting in each of the Orioles' previous eight games, Laureano went 7-for-29 (.241 average) with one home run, five RBI and five runs.
Jun 16 2025Laureano is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Orioles will get two everyday players in Colton Cowser (soreness) and Ryan O'Hearn (ankle) back in the lineup Monday following multi-game absences, and though Laureano will head to the bench, he still appears to have a hold on a regular spot in the starting nine. Since returning from the injured list June 6, Laureano had started in each of the Orioles' ensuing nine games and slashed .250/.342/.438 with two home runs and six RBI. He maintains a .834 OPS on the season, good for second on the team behind O'Hearn (.893).
Jun 15 2025Laureano went 1-for-4 with an RBI in Sunday's 11-2 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano has been a serviceable member of Baltimore's lineup since coming off the injured list June 6, batting .250 with two home runs, six RBI, four runs scored and five walks over his last 32 at-bats. Tyler O'Neill (shoulder) was shut down from all activity Saturday, so Laureano, who has started each of his nine games to begin June, should continue to play an everyday role in the Orioles' outfield for the time being.
Jun 7 2025Laureano went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run and an additional RBI in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was Laureano's second game back after missing over two weeks due to an ankle sprain. The outfielder went 0-for-3 with a walk and one RBI in Friday's game, but he put together a bigger performance Saturday as part of the Orioles' comeback win. Prior to his injury, Laureano was swinging a fairly hot bat, and he has a chance to operate as the starting right fielder as long as Tyler O'Neill (shoulder) remains out. Laureano is up to seven homers, 15 RBI, 14 runs scored, two stolen bases and a .275/.327/.549 slash line over 113 plate appearances this season.
Jun 6 2025The Orioles reinstated Laureano (ankle) from the 10-day injured list Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran outfielder has been sidelined by an ankle sprain for the past couple weeks, but he's ready to rejoin the O's after going 3-for-8 with a double and a homer during a two-game rehab assignment. Laureano has a .266/.320/.532 slash line in 103 plate appearances this season, and he should be a regular in the lineup now that he's healthy since Tyler O'Neill (shoulder) and Cedric Mullins (hamstring) are still on the injured list.
Jun 4 2025Laureano (ankle) is expected to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano suffered a left ankle sprain back on May 20, but he's closing in on a return to Baltimore's outfield. Colton Cowser rejoined the Orioles in Tuesday's win over the Mariners, but Tyler O'Neill (shoulder) and Cedric Mullins (hamstring) are still both on the injured list. Laureano was batting .266 with six home runs, seven doubles, 11 RBI and two stolen bases over 94 at-bats before going down.
May 26 2025Laureano (ankle) hit in the batting cages Monday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano was placed on the 10-day IL on Wednesday after suffering a sprained left ankle. The 30-year-old was able to take some swings in the batting cages Monday, and looks to be progressing well. Laureano won't be eligible for activation until Saturday.
May 24 2025The Orioles placed Laureano on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a left ankle sprain, retroactive to Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano suffered the injury while making a sliding attempt at a catch during Tuesday's game against Milwaukee. He was originally expected to miss a minimal amount of time, but he'll now be sidelined for at least another week upon moving to the IL. Terrin Vavra will come up from Triple-A Norfolk to fill the open roster spot and could see time in the outfield until Laureano returns.
May 23 2025Laureano (ankle) remains out of the lineup for the first game of Friday's doubleheader against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano hasn't played since tweaking his left ankle in Tuesday's game versus the Brewers. He's expected back in action shortly, perhaps as soon as the second game of Friday's twin bill. Ryan O'Hearn and Heston Kjerstad are handling the corner outfield spots for the Orioles in the first game Friday.
May 21 2025Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino said Wednesday that Laureano's left ankle injury is "very mild and minor at the moment," and the outfielder is expected back in action within the next few days, Sam Cohn of the Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano tweaked the ankle during a loss to the Brewers on Tuesday, when his foot got caught in the grass as he made a sliding catch attempt. He'll be out of the lineup for Wednesday's series finale in Milwaukee, but he avoided a serious injury and is considered day-to-day.
May 20 2025Laureano was removed from Tuesday's game against Milwaukee with left ankle discomfort, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano's left foot got caught in the grass while he made a sliding attempt at catching a flyball in the fourth inning. He initially remained in the game after the incident but was pulled when the Orioles went back on defense in the fifth. The team hasn't specified the severity of his injury just yet, but he can be considered day-to-day for now.
May 19 2025Laureano went 3-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's loss to Milwaukee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano opened the game's scoring with a solo shot in the second inning. He's up to six home runs this season, including three over his last 11 appearances. Laureano has three multi-hit performances over his last four games, raising his season OPS from .722 to .870 with 13 extra-base hits.
May 16 2025Laureano went 4-for-4 with an RBI double and a run scored in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano reached base safely in all four plate appearances and smacked an RBI double in the third inning, though he crossed home plate only once. His four hits tied a career that he set three previous times, with the last instance taking place with the Athletics in May of 2021. Laureano could see a fair amount of starts in the outfield if Tyler O'Neill (shoulder) is on the shelf for an extended period of time.
May 15 2025Laureano is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano will hit the bench for the series finale after he had started in each of the Orioles' last three contests, including both ends of Wednesday's doubleheader. Heston Kjerstad will get the nod in left field Thursday, but Laureano owns a nearly 100-point edge in OPS over Kjerstad on the season and may be the Orioles' preferred option at the position now that the team no longer has corner-outfield spots available for both players following Tyler O'Neill's recent return from the injured list.
May 10 2025Laureano hit a solo home run as a pinch hitter in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano is 4-for-12 (.333) over his last four games, logging two homers and two doubles in that span. The outfielder is up to a .212/.264/.515 slash line with five long balls, eight RBI, eight runs scored and a stolen base over 28 contests. Laureano's seeing more than a strict platoon role, but he'll have to compete with Heston Kjerstad for one spot in the lineup versus right-handed pitchers now that Tyler O'Neill (neck) is back from a stint on the injured list.
May 7 2025Laureano went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored Wednesday in a loss to the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano notched Baltimore's only two extra-base hits in the contest, slugging a solo homer in the third inning and adding a double in the fifth. The long ball snapped an 11-game homerless stretch for the veteran outfielder, whose only three other home runs came in a three-game stretch in mid-April. Laureano has supplied a bit of power but has otherwise had a tough season at the plate, slashing .207/.254/.483 with a 30.2 percent strikeout rate through 63 plate appearances.
May 4 2025Laureano is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano started the previous six games but will take a seat Sunday after going 4-for-19 with two doubles during that stretch. Ryan O'Hearn will receive a look in right field while Adley Rutschman rests his legs as the designated hitter.
Apr 30 2025Laureano will start in left field and bat fifth in Wednesday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Since Tyler O'Neill (neck) landed on the injured list last Saturday, Laureano has moved into a near-everyday role in the Baltimore outfield. Laureano will pick up his sixth start in seven games Wednesday and is batting out of the No. 5 spot for the second day in a row.
Apr 19 2025Laureano went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI in Saturday's 9-5 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano was not in the starting lineup Saturday but replaced Heston Kjerstad (elbow) and went deep twice, including a 432-foot blast in the seventh inning. Despite the outburst, the 30-year-old is hitting just .190 with three home runs, four RBI and three runs scored across 22 plate appearances while serving in a part-time role for the Orioles.
Apr 17 2025Laureano went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 9-1 win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Making a second straight start (his first against a right-hander), Laureano extended Baltimore's lead to 5-1 in the seventh inning with a 393-foot shot off Gavin Williams, his first homer with the Orioles. Laureano could see a short-term boost in playing time with Tyler O'Neill (neck) banged up, though the majority of his playing time figures to come against left-handed pitching. The 30-year-old Laureano is just 2-for-16 (.125) with a .489 OPS through his first 17 plate appearances this year.
Apr 2 2025Laureano will start in left field and bat fifth in Wednesday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano will pick up a second straight start as the Red Sox send a lefty (Garrett Crochet) to the hill once again. Though Colton Cowser (thumb) was placed on the injured list earlier this week, the Orioles will likely need one of Heston Kjerstad, Cedric Mullins or Tyler O'Neill to miss time before Laureano enters the mix for regular playing time versus righties.
Feb 4 2025The Orioles signed Laureano to a one-year, $4 million contract Tuesday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano had a strong finish to the 2024 season, slashing .296/.327/.505 with 10 home runs over 67 regular-season games with Atlanta. The 30-year-old is the fourth right-handed or switch-hitting outfielder the Orioles have acquired this offseason, joining Daz Cameron, Tyler O'Neill and Dylan Carlson. Laureano should draw plenty of playing time versus left-handed pitching.
Nov 22 2024Atlanta non-tendered Laureano on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano signed a minor-league contract with Atlanta on May 29 after being released by Cleveland two days earlier. He managed to appear in 98 major-league games between the two teams and finished the 2024 regular season slashing .259/.311/.437 with eight stolen bases, 11 home runs and 33 RBI over 309 plate appearances. The 30-year-old Laureano will enter free agency and look to catch on with a team in need of a right-handed hitter in the outfield.
Sep 18 2024Laureano will start in left field and bat fifth in Wednesday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano will be included the lineup for the sixth time in eight games, with the right-handed-hitting outfielder having picked up four starts versus righties during that span. After previously occupying the short side of a platoon in left field, Laureano appears to have unseated the struggling Jarred Kelenic as the preferred option at the position. Dating back to the All-Star break, Laureano has produced an .858 OPS over 45 games.
Sep 6 2024Laureano is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old made seven straight starts in late August but is on the bench Friday for the third consecutive game against a right-handed starter. The lefty-hitting Jarred Kelenic will man left field Friday as Laureano appears to have shifted back into the small side of a platoon.
Sep 4 2024Laureano is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano has recently operated as Atlanta's primary left fielder, but he has a .646 OPS in his past nine games and will take a seat Wednesday. Jarred Kelenic will start in left field and bat sixth against Colorado righty Bradley Blalock.
Sep 1 2024Laureano is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano will see his streak of 19 consecutive starts come to an end while Jarred Kelenic gets the nod in left field in the series finale. Though he'll exit the lineup, Laureano seems to have supplanted Kelenic as the preferred option atop the depth chart after slashing a blistering .325/.364/.542 with five home runs, two stolen bases, 12 runs and 11 RBI over 27 games in August.
Aug 28 2024Laureano will start in left field and bat fifth in Wednesday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though he looked to be at risk of moving back into a fourth-outfielder role when Michael Harris (hand) rejoined the lineup Tuesday, Laureano will instead stick in the starting nine for the 19th time in 20 games. For the second day in a row, Laureano will start in left field against a right-handed pitcher over Jarred Kelenic, who appears to be the odd man out of the lineup while manager Brian Snitker rides the hot bat of Laureano. Dating back to Aug. 8, Laureano has hit .348 with five home runs, nine RBI, 11 runs and two stolen bases over a stretch of 19 contests.
Aug 26 2024Laureano will start in left field and bat sixth in Monday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Atlanta will include Laureano in its lineup for the 17th time in 18 games, with his continued usage coming while he's slashed .357/.410/.643 with five home runs and one stolen base over the prior 16 contests. Despite the ample playing time of late in addition to his strong production at the plate, Laureano may not be locked into a regular spot in the Atlanta outfield. He's benefited from Jorge Soler missing seven consecutive starts earlier this month due to a hamstring injury he's since recovered from, but Atlanta will have a spot available for Laureano on Monday while Michael Harris sits with a sore hand. Assuming Harris' injury doesn't force him to the injured list, Laureano could soon move back into a fourth-outfielder role, as Harris, Soler and Jarred Kelenic project as the team's primary outfield trio versus right-handed pitching when all are healthy. Laureano should at least spell the lefty-hitting Kelenic when Atlanta faces lefties.
Aug 20 2024Laureano will start in right field and bat second in Tuesday's contest against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Jorge Soler (hamstring) still sidelined and Austin Riley (hand) on the 10-day injured list, Laureano will move up to his highest spot in the batting order all season. The 30-year-old has homered in back-to-back games and sports a 1.156 OPS with four long balls across his last 11 contests.
Aug 19 2024Laureano went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Atlanta only managed two extra-base hits on the afternoon with Laureano's home run coming in the fourth to extend their lead to 2-0. Over his last 10 starts, Laureano is slashing .353/.421/.735 with four homers, six RBI and eight runs scored. All four homers have come during Atlanta's road trip, and he hit his second one in as many games. For the year, Laureano is slashing .224/.296/.410 with seven homers, 16 RBI, 24 runs, four stolen bases and an 11:59 BB:K in 179 plate appearances.
Aug 14 2024Laureano went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Tuesday's win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano got Atlanta on the board with a solo home run in the second inning. It was his second long ball in his last four starts, and he's now recorded at least a base hit in four of his last five starts, hitting .353 over that span. For the year, Laureano is slashing .208/.272/.368 with five homers, 12 RBI, 20 runs, four steals and an 8:57 BB:K in 158 plate appearances. He appears to be earning more opportunities at Adam Duvall's expense, with Duvall having just one hit and 17 strikeouts over his last 30 plate appearances.
Aug 12 2024Laureano (heel) will start in center field and bat seventh in Monday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano had to be removed from Saturday's game in Colorado due to a heel issue, but he entered Sunday's contest as a defensive replacement and is in Monday's lineup. Jarred Kelenic is getting the day off against Blake Snell.
Aug 10 2024Laureano was removed from Saturday's game against the Rockies due to right heel soreness. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Adam Duvall pinch hit for Laureano in the fourth inning, ending Laureano's day prematurely. It's unclear if Laureano's heel pain is an ongoing issue or was a result of an in-game tweak, but he should be considered day-to-day moving forward. The 29-year-old logged an infield hit in his only at-bat and came around to score.
Jul 29 2024Laureano went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He capped a 9-2 rout by taking Jake Diekman deep in the eighth inning. Laureano has started three of the last seven games while working in a right-field timeshare with Adam Duvall, going 3-for-14 with a 0:6 BB:K, but both players could see their workloads decrease if Atlanta makes a big acquisition at the trade deadline.
Jul 26 2024Laureano went 1-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base in Thursday's extra-inning loss to the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Getting the start in right field and batting eighth, Laureano swiped his fourth bag of the season and crossed the plate in the second inning with Atlanta's first run of the night, but it was his 10th inning that will linger in the minds of fans. Beginning the frame at second base as the automatic runner, Laureano advanced to third with one out but then got caught in a rundown between third and home after Jarred Kelenic couldn't make contact with the pitch on a suicide squeeze play. Laureano then ended the game on defense by over-running a Jeff McNeil flyball down the right-field line, allowing Jose Iglesias to score from second on what was ruled a single. Adam Duvall has a tepid .630 OPS in July with a 3:19 BB:K in 18 games while seeing the bulk of the action in right field, but Laureano didn't make a compelling case Thursday to cut into his playing time.
Jul 22 2024Laureano is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Since being activated from the 10-day injured list Friday, Laureano has started just once in Atlanta's ensuing four games, with the club facing off against right-handed pitchers in all of those contests. Before hitting the shelf July 10 with an oblique strain that had first cropped up about two weeks earlier, Laureano had been getting regular playing time in right field, but his injury appears to have cost him his starting role. Adam Duvall now appears to be Atlanta's preferred option in right field.
Jul 19 2024Atlanta activated Laureano (oblique) from the 10-day injured list Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano wound up missing more than three weeks of action with a left oblique strain. He will skip a rehab assignment and go right back onto Atlanta's active roster. Adam Duvall and Laureano could split starts in right field against righties, with both Duvall and Laureano likely to be in the lineup most days versus lefties.
Jul 10 2024Atlanta placed Laureano on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a left oblique strain. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano has not played in a game since June 26, and Atlanta has now officially given in and ruled him out for the remainder of the first half of the season. His move to the IL is retroactive to Tuesday, so the 29-year-old outfielder will be eligible to return to the active roster immediately after the All-Star break. Brian Anderson (illness) was reinstated from the 10-day IL in a corresponding move in order to fill the opening in Atlanta's outfield unit.
Jul 9 2024Laureano (oblique) is absent from the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano continues to nurse a sore oblique, and despite not playing since June 26, he has not been placed on Atlanta's injured list. Adam Duvall will start in right field Tuesday and bat sixth against Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen.
Jul 8 2024Laureano (oblique) is not in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite Laureano being out of the lineup since June 26 due to a sore oblique, Atlanta has not placed the 29-year-old outfielder on the 10-day injured list. Adam Duvall will start in right field Monday and bat sixth against the debuting Yilber Diaz.
Jul 7 2024Laureano (oblique) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano hasn't played since Atlanta's June 26 doubleheader with the Cardinals due to a sore oblique, but the club has thus far resisted placing him on the 10-day injured list and has essentially played a man down for a week and a half. Adam Duvall will once again pick up a start in right field while Laureano sits.
Jul 2 2024Laureano's back pain has moved toward his oblique and he may now require a trip to the 10-day injured list, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano has already been shelved for nearly a week and it appears he may now miss quite a bit more time. The outfielder would be eligible to return before the All-Star break if an IL move is made soon, but being held out until the second half is probably likelier at this point. Adam Duvall has been handling right field with Laureano out.
Jun 30 2024Laureano (back) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano will miss a fourth straight start while he contends with back soreness. Adam Duvall will get another turn in right field in place of Laureano, who is considered day-to-day.
Jun 29 2024Laureano isn't in Atlanta's lineup for Saturday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano is still managing a sore back, so he'll take a seat for the third game in a row as Atlanta faces Paul Skenes and the Pirates. Adam Duvall will pick up another start in right field while Laureano recovers.
Jun 28 2024Laureano isn't in Atlanta's lineup Friday's game against Pittsburgh due to back soreness, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano was absent from the starting lineup for a second straight game, though it's now known he's dealing with back soreness. However, there's optimism Laureano will be available for Saturday's contest. Adam Duvall is starting in right field Friday.
Jun 27 2024Laureano isn't in Atlanta's lineup for Thursday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano has slashed .257/.257/.457 with a homer and four RBI in 35 plate appearances since joining Atlanta on June 15. He'll get a breather versus Chad Kuhl and the Sox, allowing Adam Duvall to start in right field and bat eighth.
Jun 24 2024Laureano will start in right field and bat seventh in Monday's game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano will pick up his fifth consecutive start Monday, with three coming against left-handed pitching and two coming versus righties. The 29-year-old has gone 7-for-23 with four extra-base hits in eight games since getting called up from Triple-A Gwinnett, and he looks like he'll hold down an everyday role in the corner outfield so long as he continues to swing a hot bat. Atlanta is prioritizing Laureano over Adam Duvall, who will take a seat for a second straight matchup with a right-hander (Lance Lynn) after batting just .129 through his first 19 games of June.
Jun 22 2024Laureano went 3-for-5 with three doubles and an RBI in Friday's 8-1 win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Making his fourth start since joining the Atlanta roster, Laureano played a key role in an offensive explosion that saw the NL East squad rack up eight extra-base hits on the night. The 29-year-old has gone 6-for-17 (.353) in his new uniform with a homer in addition to Friday's barrage of two-baggers, but a 0:5 BB:K suggests the contact issues that have plagued his big-league career haven't gone away.
Jun 17 2024Laureano is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though he started in right field for both of the last two games after he was called up from Triple-A Gwinnett following Michael Harris' (hamstring) placement on the 10-day injured list, the right-handed-hitting Laureano could be headed for the short side of a platoon. Atlanta called up Forrest Wall from Triple-A earlier Monday, and he'll get the nod at the corner-outfield spot opposite Adam Duvall while Detroit brings righty Reese Olson to the hill.
Jun 15 2024Laureano will start in right field and bat ninth in Saturday's game versus the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Atlanta will deploy Adam Duvall, Jarred Kelenic and Laureano as its starting outfield in this one and it could be the regular setup for them for a while with Michael Harris (hamstring) joining Ronald Acuna (knee) on the injured list. Laureano had a lowly .494 OPS in 31 games with the Guardians earlier this season before getting released. He seemed to find his footing at Triple-A Gwinnett with a 1.028 OPS and three homers in 14 contests.
May 29 2024Laureano signed a minor-league contract with Atlanta on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Atlanta is a sensible landing spot for Laureano after the club lost star right fielder Ronald Acuna (knee) to a season-ending ACL tear over the weekend. Though Laureano won't immediately join the big club and is likely to report to Triple-A Gwinnett, he could be an option to serve as a fourth outfielder for Atlanta down the road or potentially unseat Jarred Kelenic or Adam Duvall for a starting role at a corner spot. Laureano has been a better-than-league-average hitter over parts of seven seasons in the majors (107 wRC+ in 543 games), but he's struggled to find much success since being waived by the Athletics last August. He slashed just .143/.265/.229 in 83 plate appearances for the Guardians this season before being released Saturday.
May 27 2024The Guardians released Laureano on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Given that Laureano is owed $5.15 million in 2024 and had produced a lowly .143/.265/.229 slash line with a career-worst 38.6 percent strikeout rate in 83 plate appearances before Cleveland designated him for assignment last week, it comes as little surprise that he went unclaimed off waivers. The Guardians will now right him off as a sunk cost and cover the money remaining on his salary while allowing Laureano to hit free agency in search of his next opportunity. Though he's set to turn 30 years old in June and hasn't posted an OPS above .700 in any season since 2021, Laureano shouldn't have much trouble landing a minor-league deal with another organization.
May 20 2024Laureano was designated for assignment by the Guardians on Monday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano has slashed just .143/.265/.229 with a 38.6 percent strikeout rate for Cleveland this season to earn a trip off the 40-man roster. He is sure to clear waivers given that he's making $5.15 million this season, and Laureano would also likely accept an outright assignment by the Guardians since declining one would mean forfeiting what remains of his salary.
May 5 2024Laureano went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Saturday's 7-1 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano snapped an 0-for-12 slump that dated back to April 21 when he went yard in the fourth inning Saturday. The outfielder is slashing a meager .161/.304/.268 with a homer, four RBI, six runs scored, three stolen bases and three doubles over 69 plate appearances this season. That slump has taken Laureano out of contention to play versus right-handed pitchers, with Will Brennan and Estevan Florial mostly sharing right field and designated hitter. Laureano will still get looks against southpaws, but he shouldn't be expected to fill more than a short-side platoon role anytime soon.
Apr 24 2024Laureano is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano is on the bench for the second game in a row, with both of his absences coming against right-handed starting pitchers (Tanner Houck and Cooper Criswell). Guardians manager Stephen Vogt hasn't indicated that Laureano is dealing with an injury, so the consecutive absences from the lineup would seemingly signal that the 29-year-old is losing playing time after hitting just .174 through his first 46 at-bats of the season. Estevan Florial is included in the lineup at designated hitter for the second straight contest and seems set to benefit the most if Laureano's role continues to shrink.
Apr 23 2024Laureano is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano is mired in a 2-for-20 slump over his past six games and will take a seat for Tuesday's contest. Will Brennan will man right field and bat fifth.
Apr 19 2024Laureano is not in the lineup for Friday's game versus the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano's playing time has slipped a bit of late, as he's now started every other game over the last five contests. Will Brennan is in right field and Estevan Florial will be the designated hitter Friday.
Apr 17 2024Laureano is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano will hit the bench for the second time in three games while Cleveland runs out a starting outfield of Steven Kwan, Gabriel Arias and Estevan Florial from left to right. Through nine games in April thus far, Laureano is hitting just .125 with two stolen bases.
Apr 15 2024Laureano is not in the lineup for Monday's contest in Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It looks to be a routine day off for Laureano, who had started five of the previous five games. Estevan Florial will handle right field and Tyler Freeman will be in center Monday.
Apr 13 2024Laureano isn't in the Guardians' lineup for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano went 1-for-3 with a run scored during the Guardians' last game Wednesday and could still see playing time during the nightcap Saturday. Steven Kwan, Tyler Freeman and Will Brennan will start across the outfield to begin Game 1, and Estevan Florial will serve as Cleveland's designated hitter.
Apr 10 2024Laureano went 0-for-2 with a walk, a hit-by-pitch, two stolen bases and a run scored in Tuesday's 7-5 loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano continues to get plunked -- he's been hit by as many pitches (four) as he has hits through seven games this season. He is up to three steals while batting just .200 with two runs scored and a 3:8 BB:K. Laureano is seeing a large share of the time in right field and can cover center. His main competitors for playing time are also off to slow starts, as Tyler Freeman is hitting .200 and Estevan Florial is batting .167.
Apr 3 2024Laureano is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest in Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the second straight game on the bench for Laureano, who could still be a little sore after being hit by two pitches Monday. The Guardians are going with Will Brennan in right field and Estevan Florial in center.
Apr 2 2024Laureano isn't in the Guardinas' lineup Tuesday against Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano will get a breather Tuesday after getting hit by two pitches during Monday's loss. Will Brennan will start in right field while Bo Naylor serves as the DH, allowing Austin Hedges to start behind the dish.
Mar 31 2024Laureano went 1-for-2 with a double and a stolen base in Saturday's 12-3 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano has started in right field against both left-handed pitchers the Guardians have faced this season. His double was his first hit of the campaign, and he's added a walk, two strikeouts and a steal. It's still early, but it appears Laureano and Will Brennan are in a strict platoon in right field. It's also possible Laureano could see some games as the designated hitter versus right-handers if his bat warms up.
Mar 29 2024Laureano is not in the Guardians' lineup Friday against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano drew the start at right field Opening Day on Thursday and finished 0-for-4 with two strikeouts and a walk. With the Athletics turning to right-hander Ross Stripling for Friday's game, Will Brennan will start in right field and bat fifth.
Mar 3 2024Laureano has gone 2-for-7 with four walks over his first four Cactus League games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano is in a pivotal season at age 29. He was designated for assignment by Oakland last year and revitalized his career with the Guardians to an extent. Laureano is an option for the outfield, either in center or right, as well as designated hitter. Estevan Florial, Myles Straw (illness) and Will Brennan are also in the mix to join Steven Kwan in Cleveland's outfield on a regular basis.
Sep 29 2023Laureano went 1-for-2 with three walks, one stolen base and two runs scored in Friday's 7-5 win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano is batting .297 (11-for-37) with seven walks over his last 12 contests. The outfielder logged a steal for the second game in a row, and he's up to 11 thefts this season, though he was also caught stealing for the first time this year. He's slashing .228/.308/.376 with nine home runs, 35 RBI, 45 runs scored, 18 doubles and four triples over 103 games between Cleveland and Oakland in 2023.
Sep 28 2023Laureano went 1-for-4 with a stolen base,a run scored and three strikeouts in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The steal was Laureano's first since Aug. 10. The outfielder is hitting .250 with six extra-base hits and five RBI over 19 contests in September while serving as a fourth outfielder. He's at a .226/.302/.376 slash line with 10 steals, nine home runs, 35 RBI and 43 runs scored through 102 contests this season.
Sep 18 2023Laureano is not in the lineup Monday's game in Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano has now started just three times across the Guardians' last eight games and could be moving into a fourth-outfield role. With Laureano on the bench Monday, the Guardians will deploy a starting outfield trio of Steven Kwan, Myles Straw and Will Brennan from left to right.
Sep 16 2023Laureano is not in Saturday's lineup against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano has been an inconsistent presence in the Guardians' lineup, starting only two of the team's last six games. He did manage to reach base four times Friday against the Rangers, but Myles Straw will take over in center field while hitting eighth.
Sep 15 2023Laureano went 2-for-2 with a solo home run and three runs scored in Friday's victory over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano was on base in all four plate appearances Friday, including clubbing his ninth home run of the season to lead off the fifth. This performance marked Laureano's seventh multi-hit game since joining Cleveland on Aug. 8 from the Athletics. In 29 games with the Guardians, Laureano is slashing .248/.342/.406 with three homers, 13 RBI, 14 runs and one stolen base over 101 at-bats.
Sep 12 2023Laureano isn't in the Guardians' lineup Tuesday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tuesday will mark the third straight game Laureano has missed after beginning September 6-for-29 with three RBI across eight games. Steven Kwan, Myles Straw and Will Brennan will make up Cleveland's outfield while Laureano sits.
Sep 10 2023Laureano is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano started the past four games and will head to the bench Sunday after going 1-for-12 with two walks, two RBI and four strikeouts. Myles Straw will man center field and bat ninth.
Sep 5 2023Laureano is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano had started each of the last 12 games but will take a seat versus Sonny Gray and the Twins on Tuesday. With Laureano on the bench, the Guardians will roll out a starting outfield of Steven Kwan, Myles Straw and Will Brennan from left to right.
Aug 30 2023Laureano will start in right field and bat cleanup Wednesday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano will draw his eighth consecutive start Wednesday, including his third in a row out of the cleanup spot. Though he's benefited from fellow outfielder Will Brennan sitting out against lefties while also missing a few days with a knee injury, Laureano still appears to have claimed a regular spot in the lineup at the expense of Oscar Gonzalez, who will head to the bench for the second time in three games while he remains in the midst of a 5-for-42 slump at the plate over his last 11 contests. Laureano, meanwhile, has been running hot while starting the previous seven games, going 10-for-26 with four extra-base hits and four walks. Expect the Guardians to continue to make room in the starting nine for Laureano while he's thriving at the dish.
Aug 27 2023Laureano went 3-for-4 with one double, a home run, two RBI and three runs scored in Sunday's win over Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His two-run shot in the 11th provided the Guardians with a four-run cushion that helped propel them to a victory. Laureano, who also added a single and a double, had struggled since being claimed off waivers from the A's in early August. However, he is showing signs of breaking out of his funk as he now has seven hits with two homers, two doubles, and seven RBI over his past four contests.
Aug 26 2023Laureano went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double and three RBI in Friday's 5-2 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano put the Guardians ahead with a two-run homer in the fourth inning and added an RBI double in the sixth for insurance. It was his second straight multi-hit effort, though just his third such game in 14 contests since he was scooped up off waivers. Across 78 games between Cleveland and Oakland this year, he's slashing .216/.285/.364 with seven homers, nine stolen bases, 27 RBI, 29 runs scored, 13 doubles and three triples. He could get a run of playing time in right field with Will Brennan battling a right knee strain.
Aug 25 2023Laureano has been added to the lineup for Friday's game at Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano will start in right field and bat sixth after Will Brennan had to be scratched because of a right knee strain. Oscar Gonzalez is serving as the Guardians' designated hitter and batting cleanup.
Aug 11 2023Laureano went 0-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano is 1-for-9 with a walk, a double, one RBI, one run scored and four strikeouts over his first three games with the Guardians. It's unclear how the playing time will shake out in the outfield, but Laureano's presence could cause a further reduction in at-bats for Myles Straw. For the season, Laureano's .209/.277/.359 slash line over 67 games isn't all that different than Straw's .235/.298/.293 line in 111 contests. Will Brennan and Oscar Gonzalez may also see less time in right field if that's where Laureano ends up getting most of his playing time.
Aug 8 2023Laureano is starting in right field and batting fifth in his Guardians debut Tuesday versus Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Will Brennan is on the bench with left-hander Yusei Kikuchi readying to toe the rubber for the Blue Jays. Laureano was claimed off waivers from the Athletics on Monday and should at least get regular starts versus southpaws. He's slashed just .180/.260/.321 in 173 plate appearances this year versus righties.
Aug 7 2023The Guardians claimed Laureano off waivers from the Athletics on Monday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano was designated for assignment by Oakland over the weekend but will remain in the majors and join a team with playoff aspirations. The 29-year-old is sporting a .213/.280/.364 slash line this season, but he should receive a good amount of playing time in Cleveland, especially against left-handed pitching. Laureano is under team control through 2025 but could be a non-tender candidate this offseason unless he finishes 2023 on a high note.
Aug 5 2023Laureano was designated for assignment by the Athletics on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano has scuffled to a .213/.280/.364 slash line this season and put up similar numbers in 2022, but it's still a surprising move from the Athletics. The 29-year-old has a .656 OPS over the past two seasons but had an .800 OPS across his first four years in the big leagues, so he could generate some interest on the waiver wire.
Jul 29 2023Laureano went 2-for-5 with an RBI single and a solo home run in a win over the Rockies on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano's RBI came on the opposite ends of the game, as his first-inning single opened the scoring by plating Brent Rooker and his ninth-inning blast represented the final run of the night. Laureano had last left the yard May 17 prior to Friday, although an IL stint due to a fractured hand that was sandwiched around the All-Star break played a notable part in the extent of the long-ball drought.
Jul 27 2023Laureano, who was activated from the injured list Tuesday but did not draw a start, went 0-for-2 with two walks and a run in a loss to the Giants on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano only made a pinch-hit appearance in which he struck out Tuesday, but he was in the starting nine and playing right field Wednesday. Laureano appeared to corroborate the health of his previously fractured right hand during his productive rehab assignment, and Wednesday's game seemed to further demonstrate the veteran outfielder is back to full strength.
Jul 25 2023Laureano isn't in the Athletics' lineup Tuesday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite being activated from the injured list Tuesday, Laureano will take a seat to begin Oakland's series against San Francisco. Tony Kemp, JJ Bleday and Cody Thomas will start in the outfield from left to right while Laureano sits.
Jul 24 2023Laureano (hand) went 1-for-3 with a walk, a hit-by-pitch, a stolen base and a run in Triple-A Las Vegas' win over Salt Lake on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano played a full game in right field and was even given the green light on the basepaths, yet another indicator he seems to be on the verge of activation. The veteran outfielder's timing at the plate also appears to be in fine form, as he's posted a .333 average with a double, a home run, two RBI, four walks, Sunday's steal and HBP and five runs across 17 plate appearances over four rehab games.
Jul 21 2023Laureano (hand) started in right field and went 1-for-3 with a solo home run during Triple-A Las Vegas' loss to Salt Lake on Thursday in the first game of a doubleheader. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano got the call in the first game of the twin bill for what was his second rehab appearance overall. The recovering outfielder wasn't quite as prolific at the plate after getting on base in all five plate appearances to kick off his rehab assignment Tuesday, but he was able to add a homer to his already impressive two-game resume on the farm. Given early returns, Laureano may only need another game or two with Vegas before being deemed ready for activation.
Jul 19 2023Laureano (hand) went 2-for-2 with a double, three walks and three runs in Triple-A Las Vegas' win over Salt Lake on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano started in right field and got plenty of run in the wild win before eventually being lifted for a pinch hitter in the top of the eighth inning. The fact the recovering outfielder reached safely in all five plate appearances suggests his timing at the plate hasn't suffered from the multi-week layoff, but Laureano is likely to suit up at least once more for the Aviators before being activated.
Jul 16 2023Laureano (hand) took live batting practice Saturday as planned and could begin a rehab assignment as soon as Tuesday, the team's official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano's BP reportedly went off without a hitch Saturday, with the session marking his most significant activity since being placed on the injured list June 23. Manager Mark Kotsay confirmed Laureano's imminent rehab assignment afterward, and if the veteran outfielder does in fact head to the farm early this week, he could be ready for activation well before the end of July.
Jul 14 2023Laureano (hand) will take live batting practice Saturday, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A fractured left hand put Laureano back on the injured list last month after he missed time with a groin strain earlier this season. When healthy, the outfielder has mostly struggled (.635 OPS), though he can still provide some categorical juice as evidenced by his five homers and eight steals across 219 plate appearances. If all goes well Saturday, Laureano and the A's could then start mapping out a rehab assignment.
Jul 6 2023Laureano (hand) had his split removed Thursday, and he was cleared to take dry swings and hit off a tee, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano is only a couple weeks removed from fracturing his right hand, so the fact that he's already swinging a bat again is a notable development. He still has a ways to go in his rehab, however, with a timetable to return up in the air.
Jun 28 2023Laureano is scheduled to undergo further testing on his fractured right hand later this week, the team's official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran outfielder was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday, retroactive to June 22, but given the nature of his injury, Laureano is expected to be sidelined through the All-Star break. Manager Mark Kotsay confirmed that further imaging will be performed on Laureano's hand later this week, and it's possible a more precise timeframe for a return could be gleaned from the results of the evaluation.
Jun 23 2023The Athletics placed Laureano on the 10-day injured list Friday with a fractured right hand. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano first injured his hand while sliding into third base last week. The move is retroactive to Thursday, so Laureano will be eligible to return beginning July 2, but it's possible he requires more than a minimum stint. Conner Capel was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move.
Jun 22 2023Laureano is not in Thursday's lineup against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano is hitting .208 with zero home runs and four steals in 48 at-bats this month. Brent Rooker is starting in right field while Shea Langeliers gets the nod at designated hitter.
Jun 18 2023Laureano (finger) struck out looking in his only plate appearance during Saturday's extra-innings loss to the Phillies and was subsequently ejected from the dugout for arguing balls and strikes. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano's ejection came during Ryan Noda's at-bat, as the outfielder was expressing dissatisfaction with a strike call on a check swing by his teammate, the Associated Press reports. Given he was recovered enough from a finger contusion to reenter the lineup Saturday following a three-game absence, Laureano should have a good chance of suiting up for Sunday's interleague series finale.
Jun 17 2023Laureano (finger) will bat second and play right field Saturday against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano sat for three straight games with a bruised finger, though he was able to make an appearance off the bench Friday. He'll be available from the first pitch Saturday and will try to kickstart a season that has seen him hit just .221/.282/.379 in 52 games.
Jun 16 2023Laureano isn't in the Athletics' lineup Friday against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After starting in six consecutive contests, Laureano will now miss his third straight start Friday. Seth Brown will take Laureano's spot in right field, allowing Tony Kemp to pick up a start in left and bat ninth.
Jun 15 2023Laureano is out of the lineup for Thursday's tilt against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He had started six straight games but has now been out of the lineup two days in a row. With Laureano on the bench, JJ Bleday will pick up a start in right field.
Jun 14 2023Laureano is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Rays, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano had started the last six contests but will begin this one on the bench. The Athletics have Seth Brown in right field and J.J. Bleday in left against Tyler Glasnow.
Jun 13 2023Laureano went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano singled in the eighth inning, then eventually stole third and scored on a groundout for the go-ahead run. He's hit safely in seven of nine games in June, going 9-for-35 (.257) with four steals this month. For the season, he's at a middling .222/.283/.381 slash line with eight steals, five home runs, 17 RBI and 21 runs scored through 51 contests. The lack of talent in the Athletics' lineup keeps Laureano's spot in the starting lineup fairly secure, though his improved hitting since late May has also helped in that regard.
Jun 10 2023Laureano went 2-for-5 with a two-run triple and a run in a win over the Brewers on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The outfielder's first-inning three-bagger got the Athletics' offense ignited. It also extended Laureano's hitting streak to 10 games and served as his third triple of the season, a new career high. Laureano owns a .353 average and .934 OPS over the 41 plate appearances he's logged during his torrid stretch, one that's also seen him produce a 14.6 percent walk rate.
Jun 7 2023Laureano went 1-for-5 with a run scored and a steal in Wednesday's 9-5 victory over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano extended his hitting streak to nine games after sitting out of the A's last two contests. He also improved to 6-for-6 in stolen base attempts, putting him nearly halfway to his career high of 13 set in 2019. Overall, the 28-year-old Laureano is slashing .225/.284/.391 with five homers, 18 runs scored and 15 RBI through 183 plate appearances this season.
Jun 6 2023Laureano is not in the lineup Tuesday versus the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano was also held out of Monday's series opener in Pittsburgh, even after collecting four hits in 10 at-bats during the A's weekend series against the Marlins. JJ Bleday, Esteury Ruiz and Seth Brown will start across the outfield Tuesday. Brent Rooker is filling the DH role.
Jun 5 2023Laureano is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano is in the midst of an eight-game hitting streak and is getting on base at a .500 clip during those contests, but the Athletics will send him to the bench for the series opener nonetheless. With Laureano taking a seat, the Athletics will have room in the lineup for Seth Brown and JJ Bleday at the corner-outfield spots and Brent Rooker at designated hitter, but Laureano's playing time should be more secure than the other three players'. Since Brown returned from the injured list May 22, he's holding down a .491 OPS and 46.5 percent strikeout rate, and Bleday (.521 OPS, 9.7 percent strikeout rate) and Rooker (.411 OPS, 42.1 percent strikeout rate) have fared similarly poorly during that stretch.
Jun 2 2023Laureano is not in the lineup for Friday's contest in Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It would appear to be a routine day off for Laureano. Seth Brown will cover right field for the Athletics.
May 28 2023Laureano went 1-for-4 with a double, a stolen base and a run in a loss to the Astros on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano swiped third base for his fourth steal of the season following his second-inning double. The extra-base hit was also Laureano's first since May 17, with the veteran outfielder having gone just 2-for-25 since that point until Saturday. Laureano is still carrying an abysmal .201/.238/.389 slash line for the season, and his 31.8 percent strikeout rate is a career-high figure.
May 17 2023Laureano went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Wednesday's loss against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano tied the game with a three-run shot in the seventh inning, but that was all the offense Oakland could muster. It was Laureano's only hit as he struck out in two of his other three plate appearances. Entering the series with Arizona, Laureano had just one homer in his previous 96 plate appearances. He took the Diamondbacks pitching staff deep twice and is on pace to produce his second season with 20 homers.
May 16 2023Laureano went 1-for-6 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Tuesday's victory over Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano played both parts of hero and zero throughout Tuesday's contest, smacking a solo home run in the fourth inning off Tommy Henry and eventually scoring the game-winning run in the bottom of the 12th after starting the inning as the automatic runner. However, in between those two events, Laureano made a handful of somber walks back to the dugout after being punched out in four straight plate appearances. Through 28 games (118 plate appearances), Laureano is striking out at a 28.8 percent clip while having walked just five times.
May 15 2023Laureano went 2-for-4 with a double and two runs in a loss to the Rangers on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano came home on a Shea Langeliers infield single in the second and on the slugging backstop's two-run home run in the seventh for his first runs since May 5. The veteran outfielder also continued adding to his collection of impactful hits with his two-bagger, which served as his 12th extra-base knock out of 24 hits overall through his first 108 plate appearances.
May 13 2023Laureano (head) went 1-for-4 with a triple in a win over the Rangers on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The talented outfielder had missed the previous three games while in concussion protocol, but he was able to play seven innings in right field before being pinch hit for by JJ Bleday. Laureano's three-bagger was his second of the season, already tying a career high in that category, and was only his second extra-base knock in the last nine games.
May 12 2023Laureano (head) is hitting second and playing right field Friday against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano makes his return to the lineup for the first time since he entered the concussion protocol Monday. The outfielder will hit second with JJ Bleday taking a seat.
May 11 2023Laureano (head) remains out of the lineup Thursday against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano hasn't appeared in a game since banging his head against the outfield wall Monday versus the Yankees. The good news is that he's yet to be placed on the concussion IL. Tony Kemp, Esteury Ruiz and JJ Bleday will start across the outfield for the A's on Thursday.
May 10 2023Laureano (concussion) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano entered the concussion protocol after he exited Monday's 7-2 loss to the Yankees when he collided with a wall while making a catch in the bottom of the first inning, but the Athletics have thus far resisted moving him to the 7-day injured list. He'll remain sidelined for a second straight game in any case, paving the way for Jordan Diaz to stick in the lineup against a right-handed starting pitcher (Jhony Brito) for the second day in a row after the rookie slugged three home runs in Tuesday's 10-5 loss.
May 9 2023Laureano (concussion) is not starting Tuesday's game against the Yankees, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano exited Monday's loss to the Yankees after he hit his head leaping into the outfield wall trying to make a catch and he will now be forced to take a seat Tuesday. JJ Bleday will take over in right field and bat fourth against New York.
May 8 2023Laureano was placed in concussion protocol after exiting Monday's game against the Yankees with a head injury, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano will be considered day-to-day moving forward, per Gallegos. Brent Rooker and JJ Bleday would be in line for additional opportunities in right field if Laureano is forced to miss time.
May 4 2023Laureano went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano has gone 6-for-19 (.316) over five games since returning from a groin strain. His steal Thursday was his first theft in that span and his third of the season, and he's yet to be caught stealing. The outfielder is up to a .243/.309/.419 slash line with two home runs, four RBI, six runs scored, five doubles and a triple through 20 contests this season.
May 1 2023Laureano (groin), activated from the injured list Saturday, went 3-for-7 with a double, a hit-by-pitch and a run over his first two games back in action during the weekend series against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano also played a full nine innings in right field during both contests, further corroborating his return to full health. The 28-year-old has put together an encouraging start at the plate after posting a career-low .211 average, .287 on-base percentage and .663 OPS in 2022, as his weekend production pushed his season slash line to a respectable .242/.319/.452 across 69 plate appearances.
Apr 29 2023Laureano (groin) was activated Saturday from the 10-day injured list, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano is set to return to action Saturday against the Reds after missing exactly 10 days because of a mild left groin strain. The dynamic 28-year-old outfielder carries a .731 OPS with two home runs and two stolen bases in 15 games this season with Oakland.
Apr 4 2023Laureano went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and an additional run in an extra-inning loss to the Guardians on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano's hot stretch at the plate extended into a third day Monday, with the outfielder's 408-foot shot in the fifth inning plating Conner Capel and extending Oakland's lead to 8-5 at the time. After an 0-for-4, three-strikeout showing on Opening Day, Laureano has bounced back by going 4-for-12 with a double, two homers, three RBI and only two more strikeouts across the subsequent three contests.
Apr 2 2023Laureano went 1-for-2 with a double and two walks in a loss to the Angels on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano capped off a productive weekend with his second extra-base hit and first two walks of the campaign. The defensive wizard did strike out five times over the three-game set versus Los Angeles, however, a less-than-ideal early development considering last season's 27.2 percent strikeout rate qualified as Laureano's highest since his initial big-league stint in 2018.
Apr 1 2023Laureano went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Oakland was trailing 11-0 by the time Laureano put the team on the board with his solo shot in the fifth inning, so the impact of the long ball was much more pronounced for fantasy managers than for the outcome of the game. The homer is to this point Laureano's lone hit this season, as he's gone 1-for-7 with four strikeouts over his first two games.
Mar 5 2023Laureano is 0-for-7 with two walks over the three Cactus League games he's played since returning from a two-game absence due to a groin injury. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano was held out of Wednesday's and Thursday's exhibitions after being removed from Tuesday's game against the Angels with groin tightness. His lack of success at the plate since returning leaves him with an .083 average (1-for-12) over five Cactus League games overall.
Mar 3 2023Laureano (groin) is starting in right field and batting third Friday versus the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano missed the team's last two contests after being removed from Tuesday's lineup with groin tightness, but the 28-year-old will be back on the diamond Friday. The outfielder is one of the A's most experienced players and could have a big season if he remains slotted in as the the team's third batter.
Mar 2 2023Laureano (groin) went through a normal workout Wednesday, but he was held out of the Athletics' Cactus League lineup for the second straight game and is likely to remain sidelined Thursday, the team's official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano was a late scratch from Tuesday's game against the Angels with what was later revealed to be groin tightness. The Athletics are unsurprisingly taking a cautious approach with Laureano at this point in spring training, making it likely he doesn't return to Cactus League action until this weekend at the earliest.
Feb 28 2023Laureano's removal from Tuesday's lineup was due to left groin tightness, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Athletics have deemed the move precautionary, but, given the type of injury, Laureano would figure to be down for at least another day or two. He's currently slated to be Oakland's starting right fielder this season.
Jan 13 2023Laureano agreed to a one-year, $3.55 million contract with the Athletics on Friday to avoid arbitration, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano missed the early part of last season while serving a PED suspension and missed the final couple weeks of the campaign with hamstring and hip issues. The 28-year-old struggled when healthy with a .211/.287/.376 slash line in 94 games, but he'll nonetheless receive a raise for his first year of arbitration eligibility.
Sep 25 2022Laureano (hamstring), who's already ruled out for the remainder of the season, recently received a PRP injection in his right hip, the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A right hamstring strain is what has ended Laureano's season early, but the outfielder also opted to try and address some right hip discomfort now that he's been ruled out for the season. Laureano will begin a rehab program with team trainers this week ahead of what's expected to be a normal offseason.
Sep 22 2022Athletics manager Mark Kotsay said Wednesday he doesn't expect Laureano (hamstring) to return before the end of the regular season, the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano's injured list stint just began Sunday, which would leave him just enough time to get a handful of games in before the conclusion of the campaign if it were to only last the minimal amount of time. However, Kotsay threw cold water on that notion Wednesday, remarking "I'm kind of sure it's going to be a season-ending (injury)," with respect to Laureano's hamstring strain. The A's skipper did confirm the 28-year-old would begin a rehab program in coming days with the goal of being able to have a fairly normal offseason.
Sep 21 2022Laureano (hamstring) continues be evaluated, and it remains unclear whether he'll be able to return before the conclusion of the regular season, the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano went on the injured list Sunday with a right hamstring strain amidst a very difficult start to September, where he'd hit just .108 across his first 10 games of the month. If the curtain is indeed ultimately closed on the 28-year-old's 2022 campaign, it's one he'll be eager to put behind him after it began with him completing an 80-game PED suspension carried over from last season and then led to a career-worst .211/.287/.376 slash line across 94 games.
Sep 18 2022Laureano was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a right hamstring strain. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano is hitting .108 with 15 strikeouts and zero walks in 10 games this month. Cristian Pache should get steady run in center field while Laureano is out.
Sep 17 2022Laureano will be on the bench Saturday against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano started nine of the last 10 games since his return from an oblique strain, struggling to a .108/.175/.216 line and 0:15 BB:K over that stretch. Cristian Pache will be the center fielder Saturday, while Seth Brown starts in right.
Sep 12 2022Laureano went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a 10-3 victory over the White Sox on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With White Sox starter Johnny Cueto laboring in the fifth inning, Laureano hit a routine foul pop up in what appeared to be the third out of the inning. However, Leurys Garcia dropped the ball in a fielding error which allowed Laureano to stay alive. Laureano then took Cueto deep for his 13th home run of the season. The home run is only Laureano's second hit over his past 22 at-bats since coming off the IL (oblique) and comes after he expressed his frustration in the dugout this past weekend.
Sep 11 2022Laureano is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano will get a breather after he went 1-for-18 with eight strikeouts while starting in each of Oakland's last five games following his return from the injured list Tuesday. Cristian Pache will spell Laureano in center field in the series finale.
Sep 7 2022Laureano (oblique), reinstated from the injured list earlier in the day, went 1-for-4 with an RBI single, a hit-by-pitch and a run in a loss to Atlanta on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano appeared no worse for wear while playing a full game in his center field, and he was able to contribute offensively in the high-scoring loss. Now apparently back to full health, the 28-year-old will look to gather some momentum heading into the offseason after what has been a forgettable suspension- and injury-shortened campaign, one where he's mustered a middling .224/.302/.393 slash line across 85 games.
Sep 6 2022Laureano (oblique) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano has been sidelined by the oblique strain since Aug. 14, but he's been cleared to rejoin the A's after a three-game rehab stint in the minors. The 28-year-old has a career-worst .695 OPS through 343 plate appearances this year and will attempt to finish the season strong now that he's healthy.
Sep 4 2022Laureano (oblique) played seven innings for Single-A Stockton in right field Saturday and will serve as the designated hitter on Sunday before potentially rejoining the Athletics on Tuesday, the team's official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano went 0-for-4 in the Ports' loss to San Jose, but of overriding importance was the fact he was able to play nearly a full game on defense without any apparent setbacks. Assuming the 28-year-old swings the bat pain-free in his DH role Sunday, it appears he'll have a clear path to Tuesday activation ahead of the first game of an interleague series with Atlanta.
Sep 2 2022Laureano (oblique) is on pace to return against the Braves on Tuesday, according to manager Mark Kotsay, Byron Kerr of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano made his first rehab appearance in Single-A Stockton on Thursday as the designated hitter, and he went 2-for-4 with a strikeout. In the majors this season, the 28-year-old outfielder currently holds a career-worst .695 OPS.
Aug 31 2022Laureano (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment at Single-A Stockton on Thursday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano has been on the IL since mid-August due to a left oblique strain, and he backed off his rehab program last week due to some general body soreness. However, he's slated to serve as the designated hitter at Stockton on Thursday prior to playing in the outfield Saturday. The Athletics will monitor his progress after each game, but it's possible that Laureano is activated from the IL as sometime next week.
Aug 28 2022Athletics manager Mark Kotsay said that Laureano (oblique) won't travel with the team for its six-game, two-city road trip that begins Tuesday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano will instead continue to rehab his left oblique strain back in Oakland during the upcoming week before potentially heading out on a minor-league rehab assignment if he responds well to the activity. With Laureano not on track to return from the 10-day injured list until at least the second week of September, he'll be tough to justify holding in the majority of redraft leagues, especially after he had hit just .223 with 12 home runs, 10 stolen bases, 29 RBI and 44 runs in 84 games prior to landing on the shelf Aug. 16.
Aug 25 2022Laureano (oblique) backed off his rehab program slightly Wednesday after experiencing what manager Mark Kotsay labeled as "general body soreness" following recent activity, the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano had encouragingly progressed to both taking swings and running on the field by Tuesday, activities that had been preceded by playing catch Sunday. While it appears the cumulative effect of the ramp-up caught up with Laureano a bit Wednesday, Kotsay noted he expected the outfielder to return to his normal program Thursday.
Aug 24 2022Laureano (oblique) took swings and did some running on the field before Tuesday's game against the Marlins, the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Mark Kotsay noted Laureano continues to report feeling "great" after every session of baseball activities he completes during his recovery process. The Athletics skipper added that the outfielder is likely to progress to hitting off a velocity machine toward the end of this week as his next step, and the prevailing thought is that Laureano will not need a rehab assignment before being activated.
Aug 22 2022Laureano (oblique) played catch prior to Sunday's game against the Mariners, the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The recovering outfielder had also taken 15 swings in the batting cage prior to Saturday's game, so the fact he was able to engage in throwing a day later is encouraging. Despite the progress over the weekend, however, it remains to be seen if Laureano will be able to return from his Grade 1 strain when first eligible Thursday.
Aug 21 2022Laureano (oblique) took 15 swings against air in the batting cage Saturday, the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The activity is an important first step for the outfielder in his hitting program as he recovers from his oblique strain. Laureano reported being pleased with how he felt afterward, and he could potentially up his activity level early in the week.
Aug 18 2022Athletics manager Mark Kotsay revealed Thursday that Laureano's left oblique strain is of the Grade 1 variety, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. "It'll be pain tolerance in terms of his workouts and for him to start doing rotational stuff," Kotsay said. "He says he feels a lot better, which is positive." ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though a Grade 1 strain is the most mild degree, the volatile recovery timelines associated with oblique injuries means that Laureano shouldn't be viewed as a guaranteed bet to come off the 10-day injured list Aug. 25 when first eligible. As Kotsay notes, how Laureano responds to his upcoming workouts will dictate his target date for a return, and given the Athletics' place in the standings, it's possible the team opts for an even more conservative approach with him than usual. While Laureano on the shelf, Seth Brown is expected to see more time in right field after having previously made most of his starts at first base.
Aug 16 2022The Athletics placed Laureano on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a left oblique strain. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The injury Laureano sustained in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Astros was previously described as left side soreness, but follow-up tests evidently revealed a more serious issue. Depending on the severity of Laureano's oblique strain, he could be at risk of being sidelined well beyond the minimum 10 days, which might make him a drop candidate in the majority of fantasy leagues at this stage of the season. Even before the injury surfaced, Laureano had struggled to meet expectations for fantasy managers. Over 343 plate appearances, he's produced a .223 average, 12 home runs, 10 stolen bases, 44 runs and 29 RBI.
Aug 15 2022Laureano (side) isn't in the lineup Monday against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano was removed from Sunday's game against Houston due to left side soreness, and he'll be out of the lineup for at least one matchup. Whether he's available off the bench remains to be seen, but Skye Bolt will start in right field and bat sixth.
Aug 14 2022Laureano exited Sunday's game against the Astros due to left side soreness, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano experienced soreness in his side during a swing in a fourth-inning at-bat Sunday and was removed from the game shortly after. If he's forced to miss additional time, Stephen Piscotty and Chad Pinder are candidates to see increased playing time in the outfield.
Aug 11 2022Laureano went 3-for-4 with an RBI infield single and was caught stealing on his only attempt in an extra-innings loss to the Angels on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano's 10th-inning infield single plated Skye Bolt and knotted the game at 4-4 at the time. The outfielder came into the game mired in a brief 1-for-17 slump, and the three-hit effort was only his second of what has been an underwhelming season that's seen him generate a .225 average and .304 on-base percentage across 81 games.
Aug 5 2022Laureano went 2-for-5 with a double, a home run, four RBI and two runs scored Thursday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano powered a big offensive performance from the Athletics, first knocking a two-RBI double in the third inning. He then smoked a two-run homer in the fourth frame -- his 12th long ball of the campaign. Laureano has picked it up at the plate across his last five starts, collecting six hits across 18 at-bats while homering twice, driving in five and scoring five runs. For the season, he owns a .227/.310/.415 line across 310 plate appearances.
Aug 1 2022Laureano went 2-for-3 with a double, a solo home run and a walk in a loss to the White Sox on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After getting on base twice Saturday to snap out of a 1-for-21 funk, Laureano followed it up Sunday with what was by far the most productive showing of the day for the Athletics. Although the outfielder furnished just a .196 average and .278 on-base percentage over 108 plate appearances in July, he also left the yard an impressive seven times over 26 games during the month.
Jul 31 2022Laureano went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in a loss to the White Sox on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano is now just three steals away from matching his career high of 13 after swiping his 10th bag of the season Saturday, and his relatively productive night came in the wake of a 1-for-21 slump that had encompassed his previous six games. Laureano's season slash line stands at a worrisome .221/.304/.389 following Saturday's production, and he's particularly struggled with consistent contact during a month of July in which he's generated a 30.8 percent strikeout rate.
Jul 23 2022Laureano went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in a win over the Rangers on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano's 399-foot shot to right field in the fifth inning snapped a 1-1 tie and marked his sixth time leaving the yard in the last 15 games. However, the 28-year-old's offensive profile has had an undeniable feast-or-famine quality to it of late, as he went down on strikes in each of his other four plate appearances Friday and now has a massive 52.4 percent strikeout rate over the last five contests.
Jul 22 2022Laureano went 2-for-4 with a run during a win over the Tigers in the second game of a doubleheader Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After wrapping up the first half of the season with a solo home run against the Astros on Sunday, Laureano got the post-All-Star-break portion of the campaign going with a productive effort in the nightcap of the twin bill. The Gold Glove outfielder's .236/.318/.408 slash line still has plenty of room for improvement, but Laureano has been on a nice power surge with seven homers in his last 19 games.
Jul 18 2022Laureano went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a win over the Astros on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The hot-hitting outfielder's July power surge persisted Sunday, with Laureano's sixth-inning solo shot off Jake Odorizzi igniting the Athletics' comeback from a 3-0 deficit. Laureano has now left the yard five times in the last 12 games, a stretch during which he boasts a stellar .578 slugging percentage.
Jul 15 2022Laureano, who entered July with just four home runs, has already matched that total and produced a .606 slugging percentage, .411 wOBA and .364 ISO across the 39 plate appearances he's logged in the last nine games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano, who turns 28 on Friday, has left the yard in two of the last three games, his most recent round-tripper coming in the form of a solo shot against the Rangers on Wednesday. Interestingly, Laureano's 32.0 percent hard-contact rate in the aforementioned sample is notably lower than the 41.4 percent figure he generated in June, yet the 40.0 percent HR/FB rate he's posted since July 4 has been a drastic improvement over his 15.4 percent season figure in that category.
Jul 11 2022Laureano went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Monday's 10-8 loss to Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano sparked a six-run rally in the eighth inning with his long ball, which was his fifth in the last 11 games. In that span, he's gone 10-for-40 (.250) with eight RBI, nine runs scored and a stolen base. The outfielder has maintained a .241/.333/.404 slash line with seven homers, 17 RBI, 29 runs scored and eight steals through 57 contests overall.
Jul 6 2022Laureano went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Wednesday's loss to the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano walked in the third inning before launching solo shot off Jose Berrios in the sixth frame. The long ball was his sixth of the campaign and second in three games. Laureano has been heating up from the plate recently, going 9-for-29 with four homers, six RBI, eight runs and a stolen base over his last eight contests.
Jul 4 2022Laureano went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and two total runs scored in Monday's 5-1 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano walked and scored in the first inning and added a solo shot in the fifth to pad the Athletics' lead. He's gone 13-for-45 (.289) in his last 12 contests, adding three homers, six RBI, seven runs scored and three stolen bases in that span. The productive stretch has him up to a .246/.330/.393 slash line, five homers, 14 RBI, 24 runs scored and eight steals in 206 plate appearances this season.
Jul 3 2022Laureano went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano picked up his third steal in his last eight games, a span in which he's also gone 8-for-32 (.250) with two home runs, five RBI and five runs scored. The Athletics' offense as a whole isn't very strong, with the 27-year-old's .239/.322/.372 slash line making him one of the team's better hitters. He's added four home runs, eight steals, 13 RBI, 22 runs scored and 12 doubles through 50 games.
Jul 1 2022Laureano went 2-for-5 with a pair of home runs and four RBI in Thursday's loss to the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Oakland trailed 4-1 through four innings before Laureano tied things up with his three-run, fifth-inning blast. The outfielder went deep again in the ninth, though the solo shot wasn't enough to get the A's back in the game. The power display was a welcome sight for fantasy managers who roster Laureano, as he came into the contest with just one long ball over his past 27 games. He has made a bigger impact as a base stealer this season -- he has seven thefts as opposed to four long balls through 47 games overall.
Jun 30 2022Laureano went 2-for-5 with a run and also was caught stealing on his only attempt in a loss to the Yankees on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano authored one of two multi-hit efforts for the Athletics on the night. The talented outfielder continues to mostly tread water at the plate, as he's hitting just .239 overall, including only .194 over his last 10 games following a hot start to June.
Jun 26 2022Laureano is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano had started in every game for Oakland since May 26, so he'll be getting a much-needed maintenance day in the series finale. Cristian Pache will enter the starting nine as a replacement for Laureano, who is slashing .247/.318/.377 with a home run, three stolen bases, seven runs and four RBI over 21 games in June.
Jun 23 2022Laureano went 2-for-3 in a loss to the Mariners on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano had been mired in a brief slump since his most recent multi-hit game last Thursday, going 1-for-14 over the subsequent four games. Wednesday's production snapped the skid for the moment, and the state of Oakland's offense is such that Laureano is one of its few bright spots despite his uninspiring .241/.323/.355 slash line.
Jun 18 2022Laureano went 1-for-3 with a double and a walk in a loss to the Royals on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The talented outfielder once again was a bright spot for an otherwise mostly moribund Athletics offense. Laureano has now doubled in three straight games and has been running hot at the plate going on a month, as he boasts a .304/.353/.456 slash line with eight extra-base hits and seven RBI across his last 20 games.
Jun 13 2022Laureano went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss to the Guardians on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano wasted no time contributing Sunday, leaving the yard via a 401-foot shot to left field with one out in the first inning. The 27-year-old has only a pair of round trippers through his first 127 plate appearances, and he's notably carrying a career-low 27.5 percent flyball rate thus far.
Jun 11 2022Laureano went 1-for-3 with one steal in Friday's loss to the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano has a hit in seven of eight games in June. He ended a 12-game hit streak Thursday, but it only lasted one game after he picked up a hit Friday. The outfielder also swiped his fifth bag of the season.
Jun 9 2022Laureano went 3-for-4 with a double and a run in a loss to Atlanta on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As the Athletics trudge through what appears to have the potential for a losing season of epic proportions, Laureano remains a consistent bright spot. With Wednesday's productive effort, the talented outfielder extended his hitting streak to 12 games and pushed his slash line over that span to a spectacular .367/.404/.490 across 52 plate appearances.
Jun 8 2022Laureano went 1-for-4 with two RBI in Tuesday's loss against the Braves. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano recorded Oakland's only two runs in the top of the first inning, sending Tony Kemp and Elvis Andrus home. This has arguably been a disappointing season for the outfielder after returning from suspension in early May. Despite his offensive output Tuesday, Laureano still has just one home run and four stolen bases in 28 games.
Jun 6 2022Laureano went 1-for-4 with an RBI double in a loss to the Red Sox on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano wasted no time extending his hitting streak to 10 games Sunday, lacing a two-bagger in the first inning that plated Chad Pinder with the Athletics' opening run of the afternoon. The defensive wizard has seemingly rediscovered his groove at the plate after shaking off the rust from a delayed start to the season due to suspension, as he's now sporting a .343 on-base percentage to go along with a climbing .247 average.
Jun 4 2022Laureano went 2-for-4 with a double and a stolen base in Saturday's 8-0 loss to the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano was the only Oakland batter to post multiple hits in the contest. He extended his hitting streak to nine games, a span in which he's gone 13-for-37 (.351) with a pair of steals, a home run, three RBI and six runs scored. Overall, the outfielder owns a .247/.347/.341 slash line with a homer, four RBI, 13 runs and four steals in six attempts through 98 plate appearances. He's consistently hit in the top third of the Athletics' order since returning from a hand injury May 26.
May 31 2022Laureano worked out of the leadoff spot in Monday's loss to the Astros and went 1-for-4 with an RBI single. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano's timely sixth-inning knock accounted for the only run of the day for the typically moribund Athletics offense. The 27-year-old has only hit leadoff in four of 21 games, but his current five-game hitting streak and improving slash line could begin to afford him more frequent opportunities at or near the top of the order.
May 30 2022Laureano went 2-for-5 with a walk and a run in a win over the Rangers on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The surging outfielder extended his hitting streak to four games while generating his second straight two-hit effort. Laureano's slash line is on the move upward after an abysmal start to the season, and his current .338 on-base percentage is partly the byproduct of an encouraging, career-high 11.7 percent walk rate.
May 29 2022Laureano went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a second run scored in Saturday's 11-4 loss to the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The outfielder took Taylor Hearn deep in the fifth inning, but the A's were already in a 10-1 hole at that point. The long ball was the first of the year for Laureano after his delayed start to the campaign, and through 19 games he's slashing .200/.324/.317 with three steals, three RBI and 10 runs.
May 27 2022Laureano (hand) went 1-for-4 in a loss to the Rangers on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano made his return from a four-game absence following a CT scan that showed no additional concerns with his previously injured hand. The defensive-minded outfielder has struggled to get going at the plate after a late start to the season, as he's carrying a .173/.306/.250 slash line across his first 17 games.
May 26 2022Laureano (hand) is starting in right field and batting leadoff Thursday against the Rangers, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano was scratched from Wednesday's lineup after having difficulty gripping a bat and missed his fourth straight game, but he's apparently been cleared to play after he underwent a CT scan. The 27-year-old is off to a slow start after missing the beginning of the season while finishing out his suspension, and he has a .167/.310/.250 slash line with one RBI and two stolen bases in 16 games.
May 25 2022Laureano (hand) said he experienced difficulty gripping the bat before being scratched from Wednesday's lineup, and he's scheduled to undergo a CT scan Thursday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old was penciled in to start in right field Wednesday after missing three straight games with a right hand injury, but he was scratched after the issues surfaced when going through pre-game work. Laureano already had two sets of X-rays come back negative since being hit by a pitch Saturday, but the CT scan could reveal a deeper injury.
May 24 2022Laureano (hand) is progressing slower than expected in his recovery and is undergoing a second batch of X-rays on Tuesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old had X-rays come back negative after being struck by a pitch on the right hand Saturday, but he's out of the lineup again Tuesday and is now headed for more imaging. Laureano seems unlikely to be available for Wednesday's series finale in Seattle regardless of the new X-ray results.
May 23 2022Laureano (hand) isn't starting Monday against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano was hit by a pitch on his right hand Saturday and received treatment Sunday after X-rays came back negative, and he'll be out of the lineup for a second straight matchup. Cristian Pache will start in center field and bat ninth Monday.
May 22 2022Laureano is receiving treatment for the swelling in his hand and is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old had X-rays coming back negative after being hit by a pitch on his right hand Saturday, and he'll miss at least one game while tending to the injury. Cristian Pache will start in center field Sunday with Laureano sitting out.
May 21 2022Laureano (hand) is considered day-to-day after exiting Saturday's loss to the Angels early, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano was hit in the right hand by Michael Lorenzen in the top of the second inning, later being removed the following frame. Fortunately, the X-rays came back negative and he could be back in the lineup as soon as Sunday.
May 19 2022Laureano went 2-for-5 with a double and a run in a loss to the Twins on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano snapped a 1-for-13 funk that had encompassed his prior three games with Wednesday's output, which served as his third multi-hit effort of the season. The 27-year-old has mostly scuffled at the plate since his late start to the current campaign, as he's still carrying a .174/.283/.261 slash line after 53 plate appearances.
May 15 2022Laureano went 2-for-3 with two doubles, a walk and two runs during the first game of a doubleheader against the Angels on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The multi-hit effort was the second in five games for Laureano, who's still in the process of getting his timing back at the plate after opening the season in the midst of completing an 80-game suspension. The talented outfielder still carries an ugly .167/.286/.267 slash line, but he sports a .263 average and .812 OPS over his last six games.
May 12 2022Laureano went 1-for-3 with a double, two walks, two runs scored, an RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's 9-0 win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old needed a few games to find a rhythm after missing the beginning of the season due to a suspension, but he appears to be finding his groove. The steal was Laureano's first of 2022, and he's gone 3-for-7 with three runs over the last two contests.
May 11 2022Laureano went 2-for-4 with a run during a win over the Tigers in the second game of a doubleheader on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano finally collected his first hits after a delayed start to the season due to a suspension. The 27-year-old had gone 0-for-11 with four strikeouts over his first three games, and although he whiffed on two more occasions in the second game of the twin bill, he at least broke the ice with his pair of singles.
May 8 2022Laureano went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano made his season debut Sunday after finishing up an 80-game suspension. The 27-year-old posted a .760 OPS with 14 homers and 12 steals through 88 games last season. With his suspension over, expect Laureano to hit at or near the top of Oakland's lineup on a daily basis.
May 4 2022Laureano (suspension) remains on track to return from his suspension when he's first eligible May 8, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano dealt with soreness late last week but has appeared in the last three games at Triple-A Las Vegas and has gone 1-for-11 with a double, six runs, a steal, three walks and two strikeouts since then. The 27-year-old's absence hasn't impacted his return timetable, and he's tentatively scheduled to make his season debut Sunday in Minnesota.
Apr 30 2022Manager Mark Kotsay said Saturday that Laureano (suspension) has missed the last few games at Triple-A Las Vegas due to soreness from sleeping wrong, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Although Laureano hasn't taken the field since Wednesday, his soreness isn't considered serious, and he's expected to return soon. It's unlikely that the 27-year-old's brief absence will limit his availability once his suspension ends May 8.
Apr 23 2022Laureano (suspension) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano is currently serving a suspension that is set to end May 8. He is in line to return as soon as he is eligible, and he will be able to play with Las Vegas for 15 days to work back towards game speed.
Apr 20 2022Laureano (suspension) is on track to return when he's first eligible, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano participated in camp this year, and he's been working at the Athletics' extended spring training site now that the regular season is underway. The 27-year-old is expected to play in minor-league games soon, and he's in line to be activated as soon as his suspension ends May 8.
Mar 22 2022Laureano (suspension) signed a one-year contract with the Athletics on Tuesday to avoid arbitration. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The exact salary figures remains unclear, but Laureano and the A's were able to come to an agreement without needing an arbiter. The 27-year-old is fully recovered from the core surgery he underwent in October but will miss the first 27 games of the season as he serves the remainder of his suspension for violating the league's PED policy.
Mar 11 2022Laureano (suspension) will work out with the Athletics during spring training, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano has 27 games remaining on his suspension for testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance, but he'll still be able to prepare for the 2022 campaign during spring training. He'll remain in Arizona to continue working out once the team leaves for Opening Day in early April. The 27-year-old underwent core surgery to address a sports hernia last October but appears to be healthy heading into spring training, and he should be ready for game action once he's eligible to return in early May.
Oct 1 2021Laureano (suspension) underwent core surgery to address a sports hernia Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The surgery reportedly went well, and Laureano is expected to be ready for the start of spring training. He'll have some extra time to get up to full speed, however, as he'll miss approximately the first month of the season while finishing up a performance-enhancing drug suspension.
Aug 6 2021Laureano was suspended 80 games Friday after testing positive for Nandrolone, a performance-enhancing substance, Jared Diamond of The Wall Street Journal reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Athletics have just 53 games remaining this season, so Laureano won't play again until roughly a month into the 2022 campaign. He'll also be ineligible to participate in the playoffs. The 27-year-old outfielder will finish the season having hit .246/.317/.443 with 14 homers and 12 steals in 88 games. His absence means that Stephen Piscotty, whose role was reduced after the Athletics acquired Starling Marte at the deadline, could be in line for more starts down the stretch. Seth Brown, who was optioned following the Marte trade, could be in line to return to the roster.
Aug 4 2021Laureano went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles and a stolen base Tuesday in the Athletics' 8-1 loss to the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The stolen base was Laureano's first since July 10 and only his fourth since mid-April, after he went 8-for-9 on steal attempts through his first nine contests of the season. Laureano's decision to be more judicious with his running doesn't seem to be the result of an organizational philosophy; for instance, the newly acquired Starling Marte has collected five stolen bases in his first five games with Oakland. Instead, Laureano may just be running less frequently due to the Athletics deploying him in more of a run-producing role of late. He's hit fourth or fifth in the order in all but four of his last 12 starts, and he'll fill the cleanup spot again in Wednesday's series finale with the Padres.
Jul 29 2021Laureano went 1-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a strikeout as the Athletics defeated the Angels, 4-0 on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano brought home two runs with his first-inning double as part of a three-run inning but was quiet otherwise in the game. The 27-year-old looks to use this game to continue a torrid 12-for-32 stretch prior to an 0-for-5 showing Wednesday.
Jul 27 2021Laureano went 3-for-4 with a double and a run in Oakland's 7-4 defeat to San Diego on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano singled in the first inning, singled and scored in the third and doubled in the fifth to record his first three-hit game since June 22. The extra-base hit was only his sixth of July, his lowest total of any full month, though the successful game alone raised his average from .242 to .248.
Jul 23 2021Laureano went 2-for-5 with two RBI in Thursday's win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano extended his hitting streak to four games and has been quite a threat at the dish in that stretch, recording six RBI and posting two straight multi-hit contests. The outfielder is only hitting .227 with a .605 OPS this month, but he seems to be trending in the right direction over the last couple of games.
Jul 21 2021Laureano went 2-for-4 with an RBI double in a win over the Angels on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A day after slugging a three-run home run, Laureano continued to put good wood on the ball in Oakland's shutout win. After going 0-for-9 over the first two games of the second half, Laureano has gone 4-for-11 with two doubles, a home run and four RBI across the subsequent three contests.
Jul 20 2021Laureano went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer in Monday's 4-1 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Athletics failed to manufacture anything offensively for six innings while Shohei Ohtani was in the game, but they finally broke through in the seventh when Laureano crushed the tiebreaking long ball off Steve Cishek. The homer was his first since June 22, and it was his first three-RBI effort since May 18. The 26-year-old outfielder is slashing .235/.313/.443 with 14 homers, 34 RBI, 40 runs scored, 11 steals and a 25:81 BB:K over 323 plate appearances.
Jul 19 2021Laureano went 1-for-3 with a double in a loss to Cleveland on Sunday, his first hit of the second half of the season. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The talented outfielder had been stuck in a brief funk that dated back to the final game before the All-Star break, as Laureano had gone 0-for-13 with five strikeouts in the three contests prior to Sunday. The skid came following a five-game hitting streak, and even with the two-bagger, his season average and on-base percentage sit at an uninspiring .235 and .313, respectively.
Jul 10 2021Laureano went 2-for-5 with an RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's victory over Texas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano gave Oakland a 4-3 lead in the 10th inning with an RBI single, his second hit of the game. He also singled and swiped his 11th base back in the second inning. The Oakland leadoff hitter has hits in five consecutive games, with multi-hit efforts in three of them, to boost his average from .234 to .245. Laureano owns a .780 OPS and 13 homers in 303 plate appearances this season while being caught just three times in 14 stolen base attempts.
Jul 9 2021Laureano enters Friday night's action having gone 5-for-13 with two doubles, a walk, a stolen base and two runs across his last three games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The defensive wizard hadn't been holding up his end of the bargain at the plate very often prior to the current hot stretch, as Laureano had hit a miserable .093 (4-for-43) over the previous 11 contests. Whether the current productive streak has some staying power remains to be seen, but with 13 doubles, two triples and 13 home runs entering the final weekend of the first half, Laureano will head into the All-Star break on pace to exceed the career high 53 extra-base hits he laced back in 2019.
Jul 7 2021Laureano went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double, two runs scored and a stolen base in Tuesday's 9-6 loss to the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The center fielder was a big part of the Oakland attack as the team jumped out to a 6-2 lead after two innings. Laureano hadn't had a multi-hit performance since June 22, batting .093 (4-for-43) over his last 11 games coming into Tuesday, but on the year he still has 13 homers, 10 steals, 30 RBI and 39 runs through 66 games despite a somewhat disappointing .238/.323/.456 slash line.
Jul 4 2021Laureano went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Sunday's 1-0 loss to the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: There was very little offense in Sunday's game and the Athletics recorded just four singles. Laureano managed to draw a walk in the seventh inning and then stole second base with two outs. Unfortunately, it was not their night offensively and he was stranded to end the inning. His nine steals leads the Athletics this season. However, the outfielder has really struggled lately, batting just .093 in his last 11 games.
Jun 22 2021Laureano went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run and two additional runs scored in Tuesday's 13-6 win against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano tallied three hits in the Athletics' big offensive night, highlighted by his two-run blast in the second inning off Brett de Geus. The outfielder also scored in the first and ninth frames. He is slashing .263/.342/.517 in 231 plate appearances. He has the power/speed combination, with 13 home runs that trails just Matt Olson on the Athletics and leads with eight steals.
Jun 19 2021Laureano isn't starting Saturday against the Yankees, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano started both of Oakland's games since he returned from the injured list, going 2-for-9 with a solo home run and three strikeouts. Mark Canha will shift to center field while Chad Pinder starts in left.
Jun 16 2021Laureano went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 8-4 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Oakland staked the opposition to an early 4-0 lead, but Laureano started the comeback by taking Griffin Canning deep in the fourth inning. It was a strong return to action for the outfielder, who'd been out since May 27 with a hip injury. On the season, Laureano's hitting .255 with 12 homers, eight steals, 23 RBI and 31 runs through 49 games.
Jun 14 2021Laureano (hip) is scheduled to run the bases Tuesday and could be activated from the injured list Wednesday if all goes well, Shayna Rubin of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Bob Melvin said over the weekend the team hadn't decided whether the 26-year-old would require a rehab assignment before being activated, and it appears they decided a trip to the minors won't be necessary. Even if he's not activated Wednesday, there's a strong chance Laureano is back for the series against the Yankees this weekend following Thursday's scheduled off day.
Jun 13 2021Manager Bob Melvin said Sunday that the team has not decided if Laureano (hip) will need to go on a rehab assignment before being activated from the injured list, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The skipper said they'll wait to see how Laureano feels after he takes live at-bats and runs the bases Monday before deciding whether he needs to go on a rehab assignment. In either scenario, Laureano seems to have a strong chance of returning to Oakland's lineup at some point within the next week, assuming he doesn't suffer a setback in the coming days.
Jun 11 2021Laureano (hip) is scheduled to face live pitching Monday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano has been out with a right hip strain since May 27. The center fielder resumed baseball activities earlier this week and will face live pitching Monday. Assuming he comes out of Monday's workout feeling well, the next step will likely be to go on a minor-league rehab assignment. If all goes to plan, Laureano could rejoin the Athletics' lineup within the next week.
Jun 10 2021Laureano (hip) anticipates going on a rehab assignment to build up his stamina, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano hasn't participated in game action since May 27, but is nearing a return after participating in batting practice Thursday. Though he said he wouldn't need at-bats during a rehab assignment, he noted that it would helpful to play a game or two to regain his stamina.
Jun 4 2021Laureano has no structural damage in his hip and is tentatively scheduled to resume running sometime next week, James Fegan of The Athletica reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The center fielder landed on the 10-day IL with a right hip strain earlier this week and received a cortisone shot and PRP injection Friday. With the plan being for him to resume running next week, Laureano will certainly miss more than the minimum 10 days. With that said, it's still unclear when the 26-year-old could return to the lineup, though a timeline could come into focus within the next week. Tony Kemp, Chad Pinder and Stephen Piscotty should all continue to see increased usage in the outfield with Laureano out.
Jun 1 2021Laureano was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a strained right hip, retroactive to May 28, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Bob Melvin indicated after Monday's loss to the Mariners that the 26-year-old would likely move to the IL, and the roster move is now official. Laureano was previously reported to be dealing with soreness in his right groin, but the issue is now being classified as a right hip strain. He'll be eligible to be activated next week, though it's unclear what his timeline will be. Skye Bolt was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move.
May 31 2021Athletics manager Bob Melvin said after Monday's 6-5 loss to the Mariners that Laureano (groin) will likely be placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano's sore right groin kept him on the bench for a fourth straight game Monday, but the Athletics were initially hopeful he would be able to move past the issue in expedient fashion and avoid a trip to the IL. Unfortunately for the Athletics, Laureano still didn't feel right after taking batting practice Monday, so the team seems content to shut him down for the next week or so with the hope that the extended rest will resolve the issue. Laureano's impending move to the IL should open up more reps in the outfield for a combination of Seth Brown, Stephen Piscotty, Tony Kemp and Chad Pinder.
May 30 2021Laureano (groin) is not in the lineup Sunday against the Angels, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old will sit for the third consecutive contest while dealing with tightness in his right groin. Manager Bob Melvin said Saturday that Laureano had shown some improvement, but the outfielder still isn't ready to rejoin the lineup. Mark Canha will again shift to center field with Chad Pinder starting in left.
May 29 2021Laureano (groin) isn't starting Saturday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano was held out of Friday's game due to right groin tightness and will now miss a second straight contest. Manager Bob Melvin said that Laureano has shown some improvement, but he isn't yet ready to return to the lineup, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Laureano is still considered day-to-day. Mark Canha will shift to center field while Chad Pinder starts in left field Saturday.
May 28 2021Laureano isn't in Friday's lineup against the Angels due to right groin tightness, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Bob Melvin said that Laureano will be evaluated Saturday to determine the extent of his injury, but it's not yet clear whether he could be available off the bench Friday. If Laureano is forced to miss additional time, Tony Kemp and Chad Pinder could see increased playing time in the outfield.
May 23 2021Laureano went 3-for-5 with a double in a win over the Angels on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The hot-hitting outfielder's second consecutive multi-hit effort pushed his tally at the plate over the last two games to an incandescent 7-for-9, a stretch during which he's laced a pair of two-baggers and a home run. The surge has given Laureano's season average a much-needed and immediate 30-point boost to .267, while his OPS has shot up 72 points to an impressive .870.
May 22 2021Laureano went 4-for-4 with a solo home run, a double, two additional runs scored and a walk in Friday's 8-4 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano slammed a ninth-inning home run off Raisel Iglesias on Friday. He has a team-leading 11 home runs, with four in the last week. The 26-year-old is a speed threat as well, leading Oakland with eight steals. He is among the top five in all of baseball in combined home runs and steals. In 179 plate appearances, Laureano is slashing .256/.330/.525 with 21 RBI and 28 runs.
May 19 2021Laureano went 2-for-3 with two home runs, a walk, three RBI and three runs scored in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano took Christian Javier deep in the first and fourth innings to up his season home-run total to 10, but arguably his biggest play of the game came in the ninth when he scored Mark Canha from third on a sacrifice fly to win his team the game. The 26-year-old had his first multi-hit game since May 5 as he raised his slash line to .248/.319/.510 with 25 runs scored, 20 RBI and eight stolen bases.
May 16 2021Laureano has started the Athletics' past five games since missing last Sunday's series finale against the Rays and is 4-for-19 with a home run and two RBI across the 19 plate appearances covering that span. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The talented outfielder is working on a modest three-game hitting streak entering Sunday's game against the Twins and provided his eighth home run of the season Friday night. Laureano is slashing .239/.308/.472 across 37 games this season, with his slugging percentage standing out from the rest of his line courtesy of the fact 15 of his 34 hits have gone for extra bases.
May 11 2021Laureano (thumb) will start in center field and bat third Tuesday against the Red Sox, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano's right thumb injury kept him out of the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Rays, but manager Bob Melvin suggested he was withheld from the starting nine mainly as a precaution. After a team off day Monday, Laureano is ready to play again, as expected. The 26-year-old has gotten off to an excellent start to his fourth MLB season, batting a modest .244 but providing seven home runs and eight stolen bases through his first 137 plate appearances.
May 9 2021Oakland manager Bob Melvin said Laureano is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay due to a right thumb injury, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Melvin downplayed the injury to the outfielder's throwing hand, saying it's nothing serious while noting that Laureano could still be available off the bench for the series finale. Laureano looks like he'll be on track to rejoin the lineup for Tuesday's series opener in Boston, but fantasy managers may want to confirm as much before activating him in weekly leagues.
May 6 2021Laureano went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double and two runs in Wednesday's loss to Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano collected three of Oakland's seven hits in the contest, the first of which was a solo shot in the first inning to put the team on the board. The 26-year-old has found his power stroke of late, swatting four homers in his past five games. Over that stretch, he's batted .400 (8-for-20) with six runs and six RBI.
May 3 2021Laureano went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in Monday's 5-4 win over Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano went deep off Steven Matz in the fifth inning, giving him a home run in three consecutive games. The 26-year-old outfielder is now slashing .243/.308/.486 with 12 extra-base hits and 14 RBI.
May 2 2021Laureano went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Sunday's win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano was one of three Oakland players who produced multi-hit performances in this game, and he also extended his hitting streak to five games. In fact, he has recorded at least one knock in nine of his last 10 appearances -- but is only hitting .275 during that stretch.
Apr 25 2021Laureano went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 8-1 loss to the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano has now homered twice in his last three games, and he provided the Athletics with their only run production in Sunday's loss to Baltimore. The 26-year-old has hit .231 with four extra-base hits, 10 runs and six RBI in the last 13 games.
Apr 23 2021Laureano went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 3-1 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano popped out in each of his first two at-bats Friday, but he led off the fifth inning with a solo blast. The 26-year-old had gone 0-for-8 with a run and four strikeouts in the last two games, but he's now hitting .209 with two home runs, 12 runs, seven RBI and eight stolen bases this season.
Apr 13 2021Laureano went 2-for-4 with a walk, two stolen bases and two runs scored in Monday's 9-5 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano struck out in the first but got on three straight times afterward. The 26-year-old upped his slash line to .323/.400/.548; he's got a home run, seven runs scored and four RBI through eight games. Laureano has been rewarding fantasy managers with his legs too, as he leads the league with seven steals. His career high in that category was 13 back in 2019, so it's been an impressive start for him on the basepaths, to say the least.
Apr 10 2021Laureano went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run, an additional run scored and a walk in Saturday's win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano launched his first homer of the season in the fifth inning off Jose Urquidy, but that wasn't his only contribution to the box score -- he finished as one of the Athletics' biggest offensive performers. Laureano, who's also known for his elite defense in center field, ended a three-game hitless streak in style with his best output of the campaign to date.
Apr 7 2021Laureano went 0-for-4 with two stolen bases and a walk in Wednesday's 4-3 extra-inning victory over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano reached base only once in the contest, but he took full advantage of a fourth-inning HBP by swiping second and third base before coming around to score on a wild pitch. The 26-year-old is up to four steals this season, tops in MLB.
Apr 6 2021Laureano (wrist) is starting in center field and batting third Tuesday against the Dodgers, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He ends up missing three games after exiting Friday's game with a sore wrist suffered sliding into first base. Laureano will face lefty Clayton Kershaw in his first game back.
Apr 5 2021Laureano (wrist) remains on the bench Monday against the Dodgers, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano will sit for the third straight day after exiting Friday's game against the Astros with a sore wrist after hurting himself while sliding into first base. Mark Canha will again slide over to center field Monday, with Tony Kemp starting in left. The Athletics hope he can return Tuesday, per Martin Gallegos of MLB.com.
Apr 4 2021Laureano (wrist) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll be sidelined for the second game in a row while he continues to deal with pain his left wrist after jamming it in Friday's game. Mark Canha will shift over to center field as a replacement for Laureano, while Ka'ai Tom enters the lineup as the Athletics' left fielder. According to Alex Coffey of The Athletic, manager Bob Melvin noted that Laureano was feeling better Sunday, but the Athletics are uncertain if the 26-year-old will be ready to return to the lineup for Monday's series opener versus the Dodgers.
Apr 3 2021Laureano (wrist) will sit Saturday against Houston, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano is considered day-to-day after jamming his wrist while sliding into first base Friday. X-rays were negative, but he'll miss at least one contest. Mark Canha will slide to center field in his absence, with Chad Pinder playing left.
Apr 2 2021Laureano exited Friday's game against the Astros after jamming his left hand sliding into first base, Jessica Kleinschmidt of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He went 1-for-3 with an RBI triple before being replaced in the outfield by Tony Kemp. Laureano should be considered day-to-day for now, and his status will be updated when the team provides an official diagnosis.
Mar 25 2021Laureano, who missed six days with side soreness, went 1-for-5 with a double, an RBI, two walks and a run in his first two games back Tuesday and Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The talented outfielder appears to be fully over his injury, considering the solid workload he's seen in the last two exhibitions. Despite the handful of games he missed, Laureano has now logged 27 Cactus League plate appearances and is hitting .300 with five extra-base hits (two doubles, one triple, two home runs) and seven RBI over 10 spring contests.
Mar 23 2021Laureano (side) will start in center field and bat second in Tuesday's game against the Rockies, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano wound up missing six days with side soreness. Assuming he checks out fine following Tuesday's appearance, his readiness for Opening Day shouldn't be significantly affected.
Mar 22 2021The Athletics plan to have Laureano (side) pick up some more at-bats in a simulated game before he returns to the team's Cactus League lineup Tuesday or Wednesday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano has been out of the lineup for just under a week with a sore left side, but the Athletics don't seem too concerned about the injury. He had been a candidate to return to the lineup Monday against the Diamondbacks before manager Bob Melvin elected to err on the side of caution and hold him out another day. If Laureano's side responds well to the simulated game, he should be back in the starting nine in the next day or two.
Mar 20 2021Laureano (side) could return to the Cactus League lineup as early as Monday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano has been dealing with a side issue over the last few days, but he's trending toward a return to spring games. He'll take batting practice Saturday and could also get at-bats in Saturday's simulated game. If he's able to return early in the week, Laureano will stand a good chance to make Opening Day.
Mar 17 2021Laureano (side) could play in spring games early next week, Shayna Rubin of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old receive good news from Wednesday's MRI and may make a relatively quick return to game action after being scratched from Tuesday's contest. Laureano is dealing with soreness in his left side, but his status for Opening Day shouldn't be affected by the injury, assuming he's able to retake the field next week.
Mar 16 2021Laureano was scratched from the lineup for Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Diamondbacks due to a sore left side, Shayna Rubin of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The injury doesn't sound like a particularly serious one at this time, but the Athletics will likely see how the center fielder responds to a day or two of rest before assessing when he might be ready to rejoin the spring lineup. Laureano has appeared in eight Cactus League games to date, going 5-for-15 with four extra-base hits (two home runs, a triple and a double) and a 5:2 BB:K.
Mar 8 2021Laureano went 1-for-2 with a three-run home run and a walk in a Cactus League win over the Indians on Sunday, pushing his spring average to .375 across five spring games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano remains a candidate for the leadoff role, but he operated out of the No. 5 hole in the lineup Sunday and slugged one of two third-inning homers. The defensive wizard's other two spring hits besides Sunday's round tripper are a double and a triple, so Laureano is clearly squaring up well at the plate early and now has four RBI.
Mar 6 2021Laureano has stood out with both his bat and hustle in his first three Cactus League games, Shayna Rubin of The Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old, who's a candidate for the leadoff role, has gone 2-for-6 with a double, a triple, a hit by pitch and a run, with the two-bagger coming on a ball that normally would have only netted a single had it not been for Laureano kicking it into another gear on the bases. The center fielder saw a significant downturn in batting average to .213 in 2020 after hitting .288 in each of his first two big-league stints, but his .338 on-base percentage, partly the byproduct of a career-high 10.8 percent walk rate, and solid power profile make Laureano an intriguing candidate for the top of the order.
Feb 25 2021Laureano is one of the top candidates to lead off for the Athletics this season, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marcus Semien and Tommy La Stella led off in 56 of Oakland's 60 games last season, but both left the team over the offseason. Laureano primarily hit second but did lead off on three occasions. He has the speed of a traditional leadoff man, but teams today are often more concerned with on-base ability in that spot. Laureano's track record there is more mixed, as his career .343 on-base percentage is solid but far from elite. He's walked at a below-average 7.6 percent clip over the course of his career but did post a career-best 10.8 percent walk rate last season. Mark Canha, who doesn't have the same speed but does get on base at an elite rate, appears to be the other top candidate.
Oct 9 2020Laureano went 2-for-4 with two home runs and four RBI in a loss to the Astros on Thursday in Game 4 of the ALDS. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Both of his homers were off Zack Greinke. While it looked like perhaps Greinke gave away a sign before the first one, Laureano told Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle that he didn't notice Greinke signaling anything beforehand. Laureano had been mostly quiet in the postseason prior to Thursday, and this one game won't wash away the bad taste of his 2020 regular-season campaign. The 26-year-old outfielder's OPS fell by more than 150 points from 2019.
Sep 26 2020Laureano will not start the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in the first game of the day. Mark Canha will start in center field for the nightcap.
Sep 23 2020Laureano went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and another RBI during Wednesday's win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano gave the A's the lead for good with a two-out, two-run blast off Blake Treinan in the ninth inning. The 26-year-old has been struggling lately, going 0-for-15 across the last four games, but he made it count when it mattered Wednesday. He now has six long balls on the season while batting .218/.346/.371.
Sep 22 2020Laureano isn't in Tuesday's lineup against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano will ride the pine Tuesday after going 0-for-12 with a walk and three strikeouts over the last four games. Mark Canha will start in center field with Tommy La Stella resting his legs as the designated hitter.
Sep 15 2020Laureano went 2-for-4 with a two-run double and a run during a win over the Mariners in the second game of a doubleheader Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Gold Glove outfielder entered the contest mired in a 1-for-18 skid that encompassed his six previous games, so the multi-hit effort, his first since Sept. 8, brought disappointed fantasy managers a temporary reprieve. It's been an interesting year at the plate for Laureano, who has upped his walk rate significantly to a career-best 11.8 percent while also seeing a 67-point drop in BABIP to .275 and a six-point tumble in HR/FB rate to 13.2 percent. The mixed bag of metrics has conspired to help him generate a strong .349 OBP while also significantly suppressing both his batting average (.219) and slugging percentage (.371).
Sep 9 2020Laureano went 4-for-8 with an RBI single, a double and two runs over both games of a doubleheader against the Astros on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The hot-hitting outfielder continued to rake for fantasy managers in Tuesday's twin bill, pushing his line over the last eight games (32 plate appearances) to an impressive .321/.375/.643 with three doubles, two home runs, five RBI, two walks and four runs. Laureano also has four multi-hit efforts during that stretch, leading to 26- and 67-point boosts in his batting average (.234) and slugging percentage (.411), respectively.
Sep 6 2020Laureano, who went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer in a win over the Padres on Saturday, is now 5-for-14 with two doubles, two homers, three RBI, one walk and two runs over his last four games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano has scuffled at the plate this season after hitting .288 in both of his first two big-league campaigns, but his recent surge could be a sign he's starting to find his stride as the 2020 season enters its stretch run. The 26-year-old's defensive prowess is as prevalent as ever, so he could certainly play a key role in the Athletics' fortunes the rest of the way if he's able to heat up offensively ahead of the postseason.
Aug 30 2020Laureano went a combined 4-for-6 with a solo home run and two doubles in Saturday's doubleheader against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano collected a pair of hits in each contest including a long ball leading off the nightcap. The homer was his first since Aug. 5 and fourth overall this season. Laureano entered the game hitting a paltry .114 over his previous 13 games, so perhaps the successful twin bill will help him turn things around.
Aug 19 2020Laureano (suspension) went 0-for-2 with two walks in a loss to the Diamondbacks on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The outfielder's return from a four-game suspension saw him boost his on-base percentage to an impressive .402 and increase his walk rate to a career-high 13.8 percent. Laureano's pair of free passes Tuesday extended his on-base streak to nine games, and he'll look to begin complementing his discerning eye with some more impactful contact after compiling a modest six extra-base hits (two doubles, one triple, three home runs) over his first 87 plate appearances.
Aug 18 2020Laureano returned from his suspension Tuesday and will bat second and play center field against Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano wound up missing four games after charging the Astros' dugout as part of a benches-clearing brawl back in early August. The Athletics will certainly be happy to have him back in the lineup, as he hit a strong .262/.398/.462 through 19 games prior to serving his ban.
Aug 14 2020Laureano's suspension was reduced from six games to four following an appeal Friday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano picked up the suspension after charging the Astros' dugout as part of a bench-clearing brawl Sunday. He'll begin serving the suspension Friday and will return to action Tuesday against the Diamondbacks. Mark Canha will likely fill in for him in center field.
Aug 13 2020Laureano, whose appeal of a six-game suspension is pending, went 1-for-5 with a two-run single while making three highlight catches in center field during a win over the Angels on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano plated a pair of insurance runs for the Athletics with his timely eighth-inning hit, and he prevented several more runs with catches that robbed Jo Adell, Tommy La Stella and Brian Goodwin of hits in the fifth, sixth and seventh inning, respectively.The Associated Press reports manager Bob Melvin expects Laureano's suspension to begin Friday, with the only uncertainty being whether it will be the full six games or a reduced amount.
Aug 12 2020Laureano, who is appealing a six-game suspension he was handed earlier in the day for his role in a brawl with the Astros on Sunday, went 1-for-3 in a loss to the Angels on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The outfielder will hope to get a reduction on his ban through the appeals process, and while awaiting a decision, he'll be allowed to play. Factoring in Tuesday's single, Laureano has reached safely in six of his last seven games, but he has a pedestrian .216 average through 11 August contests.
Aug 11 2020Laureano has elected to appeal his suspension, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano was handed a six-game suspension due to his role in a bench-clearing fight Sunday, but he'll be available for the Athletics while appealing the decision. The 26-year-old has gone 2-for-13 with a run, three walks and six strikeouts over the past four games.
Aug 10 2020Laureano is in the lineup for Monday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano is likely facing a suspension following his ejection from Sunday's game, but he'll be able to start Monday since no punishment has been handed down yet. The 26-year-old is hitting .278/.406/.519 with three home runs and 10 RBI to begin the season.
Aug 9 2020Laureano was ejected from Sunday's game after charging the Astros' dugout following a shouting match with Houston hitting coach Alex Cintron. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano was hit by a pitch for the second time in the game and then had words with Cintron. As Laureano charged the dugout, Dustin Garneau tackled him and both benches cleared. It's not entirely clear what kind of discipline Laureano will face from the league, but Brian McTaggart and Martin Gallegos of MLB.com note that the operations manual for the 2020 season says, "Fighting and instigating fights are strictly prohibited. Players must not make physical contact with others for any reason unless it occurs in normal and permissible game action. Violations of these rules will result in severe discipline consistent with past precedent, and discipline shall not be reduced or prorated based on the length of the season." Manager Bob Melvin said that he expects some suspensions given the violation of protocols.
Aug 8 2020Laureano went 1-for-4 with a triple and a walk in an extra-innings win over the Astros on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The versatile outfielder's three-bagger was his first of the season and second of his career, with the fact it came off Zack Greinke adding a bit of luster to the feat. Laureano has now hit safely in three straight games, and he's reached safely in five of the last six contests while lacing three (Friday's triple and two home runs) of his six hits in August for extra bases.
Aug 5 2020Laureano went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano's fifth-inning blast got the Athletics within a run. The outfielder has clubbed three homers with 10 RBI and nine runs scored in 12 games this season. He continues to be a strong presence near the top of the batting order.
Aug 4 2020Laureano went 2-for-3 with two RBI, a run scored and a walk in Monday's 11-1 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano has reached base safely in all but one game this season, and he is quickly settling as one of the most productive bats in the Athletics lineup -- he has six RBI in his last four games while racking two extra-base hits and two runs scored in that stretch. He is slashing .324/.419/.559 with a .978 OPS in 43 plate appearances this season.
Aug 2 2020Laureano went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano welcomed Mariners reliever Anthony Misiewicz to the game by launching the three-run homer in the fifth inning, providing all the offense the Athletics needed. The homer was Laureano's first since Opening Day versus the Angels. He's compiled seven RBI and seven runs scored in nine games this season while typically hitting in the top half of the Athletics' order.
Jul 29 2020Laureano went 2-for-5 with two runs in a loss to the Rockies on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The red-hot outfielder continued to torment opposing arms Tuesday, churning out his third multi-hit effort of the campaign and scoring his fifth and sixth runs along the way. Laureano's torrid start to the season now sees him hitting .412 through five games, and equally encouraging is the fact he's whiffed only twice through his first 22 plate appearances after posting respective strikeout rates of 28.4 and 25.6 percent in his first two big-league stints.
Jul 24 2020Laureano went 2-for-3 with a home run, a double, two RBI and a walk during Friday's win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano evened the score at 1-1 with a solo home run off Andrew Heaney in the fourth inning. He also hit an RBI double in the eighth and walked in the sixth. The 26-year-old averaged .288 a season ago while mashing 24 long balls.
Jul 21 2020Laureano (calf) is starting in center field and batting second in Tuesday's exhibition game against the Giants, Shayna Rubin of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old was held out of Monday's exhibition matchup due to some calf tightness, but his return to the lineup Tuesday confirms it's a minor concern. Barring a setback, Laureano will be starting in center field in Friday's season opener versus the Angels.
Jul 20 2020Laureano is dealing with calf tightness but is expected to play in Tuesday's exhibition game, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano had made several impressive catches during intrasquad games, but he'll be held out of Monday's exhibition game as a precaution. However, the 26-year-old is expected to take batting practice prior to the game. Barring any setbacks, it's unlikely that the issue will prevent Laureano from taking the field for Opening Day on Friday.
Jul 19 2020Laureano, who'll open the season as the everyday center fielder, has made several spectacular catches during intrasquad games in summer camp, Shayna Rubin of The Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The sight of Laureano scaling the wall to foil potential home runs is certainly a common one, with the 26-year-old frequently wowing with his defensive skills during his first pair of big-league campaigns. The fact he also generated an impressive .288/.340/.521 slash partly comprised of 53 extra-base hits (29 doubles, 24 home runs) in 2019 affords the dynamic outfielder ample job security head into the 2020 season.
Apr 10 2020Laureano hit .261 (6-for-23) across 10 Cactus League games before spring training was suspended. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The talented outfielder had opened spring training mired in a 2-for-14 slump over his first six contests, but he bounced back to go 4-for-9 at the plate over his final four games before the pause in play. Laureano recorded one home run, nine RBI, four walks, a stolen base and three runs during exhibition play, a well-rounded body of work that served as a microcosm of a 2019 season during which he slashed an impressive .288/.340/.521 across 481 plate appearances (123 games). The combination of Laureano's elite glove and arm in center field and his ability to hit either handedness equally well (.288 average versus both lefties and righties last season) serves to essentially lock him into an everyday role for this coming season.
Mar 4 2020Laureano is hitting .143 (2-for-14) with five RBI, three walks and two runs across his first six Cactus League games. He's also been caught stealing on his one attempt. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano has managed the neat trick of driving in five runs on just a pair of hits, but otherwise, he's had a rough start to spring at the plate. The rocket-armed outfielder is naturally a shoo-in for an Opening Day roster spot regardless of what transpires during Cactus League play, however, as he complemented his elite defensive skills with an impressive .288/.340/.521 line last season that included 53 extra-base hits (29 doubles, 24 home runs) and 67 RBI across 481 plate appearances. Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports Laureano is slated for a return to his natural position of center field to open 2020, following a temporary shift to right field during the latter portion of the 2019 campaign when he was working back from a lower leg injury.
Sep 29 2019Laureano went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a win over the Mariners on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano can legitimately lay claim to having garnered home-field advantage for Wednesday's American League Wild Card Game against the Rays all on his own, as his third-inning solo blast was the sole source of scoring for either team. The breakout outfielder heads into the one-game playoff hot, considering he's hit safely in seven of his last eight games.
Sep 26 2019Laureano went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in a win over the Angels on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano erased an early 1-0 deficit with his 391-foot shot to left in the fifth, his first homer since Sept. 13. The outfielder has reached safely in 10 straight starts and has an RBI in three of his past four contests on the way to a .341 average across 49 plate appearances in September.
Sep 22 2019Laureano is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano is hitting a sizzling .353 this month, but manager Bob Melvin decided to give him the day off and go with Robbie Grossman in right field.
Sep 20 2019Laureano went 2-for-4 with an RBI single and a run scored in Friday's 8-0 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano singled in the second and scored on Chad Pinder's three-run homer, and then knocked in Matt Olson on another single in the seventh. The 25-year-old is up to 64 RBI, 74 runs scored and a .289/.340/.517 slash line over 117 games this season.
Sep 17 2019Laureano is not in the lineup Tuesday against Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano is expected to require maintenance down the stretch due to lower-leg issues. He'll sit Tuesday for the second time in three games, with Robbie Grossman starting in right field.
Sep 14 2019Laureano went 3-for-5 with a run scored and a double in Saturday's 8-6 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano got on base in the third inning with one of his two singles in the game, and came around to score on Matt Chapman's three-run homer. Laureano is hitting .286/.337/.521 with 22 homers, 72 runs scored and 63 RBI this season. He also has 12 stolen bases, but his leg issues this season may hinder his ability to rack up steals down the stretch.
Sep 10 2019Laureano (leg) will be available off the bench Tuesday against the Astros and could return to the starting lineup Wednesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Skipper Bob Melvin noted that Laureano is feeling better Tuesday, and he's optimistic about getting the outfielder back into the lineup for Wednesday's clash. Laureano's leg issue will likely need to be managed throughout the final month of the year.
Sep 9 2019Laureano (leg) is not starting Monday against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano isn't expected to be able to play every day after leaving Saturday's game with right leg cramps, an issue which may be tied to the lower-leg stress fracture he had only just returned from the day before. Manager Bob Melvin said that Laureano could sit every third game down the stretch, though Monday's absence will be his second in a row. Mark Canha starts in center field, with Robbie Grossman in right.
Sep 8 2019Manager Bob Melvin said Laureano (leg) is unlikely to play everyday even though the right leg injury isn't as bad as initially expected, Rusty Simmons of The San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano exited Saturday's game with right leg cramps, but the issue may have been related to the lower-leg stress fracture that had him on the injured list for six weeks before being activated Friday. Melvin said the team may try sitting the center fielder every third game to provide regular rest, so it still sounds as though he should receive a decent chunk of playing time down the stretch. It remains a concerning development for the 25-year-old, and it's worth keeping a closer eye on his status over the final few weeks of the season.
Sep 7 2019Laureano was removed from Saturday's game against Detroit with right leg cramps. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old came up limping out of the box on his sixth-inning double and subsequently left the game, but it appears to have been a minor issue. The 25-year-old just returned from a stress fracture on his right lower leg, so it's a major sigh of relief to see he didn't aggravate that injury after being activated off the injured list Friday. According to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com, manager Bob Melvin said Laureano will remain on the bench Sunday just to be safe, but the cramps shouldn't impact his long-term availability.
Sep 6 2019Laureano (lower leg) went 0-for-4 with a run scored and two strikeouts in Friday's 5-4 extra-innings loss to the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Laureano was hit by a pitch from Spencer Turnbull in the second inning, and later scored when Matt Chapman drew a bases-loaded walk. He missed nearly six weeks with a stress fracture in his right leg. The center fielder now has 68 runs scored to go with 58 RBI, 21 homers and 12 steals in 107 games.
Aug 31 2019Laureano (lower leg) will not be activated from the injured list until the Athletics return to Oakland for a seven-game homestand starting Tuesday, Bill Ladson of MLB.com
Aug 28 2019Laureano (lower leg) is upping his running program progression to an every-other-day basis, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. "He's feeling good," manager Bob Melvin
Aug 25 2019Laureano (lower leg) enjoyed an impressive batting practice session against rehabbing pitcher Daniel Gossett (elbow) at High-A Stockton on Friday, Martin Gallegos of
Aug 22 2019Laureano (lower leg), who's been able to perform baseball activities without discomfort in recent days, may get some at-bats with High-A Stockton prior to activation, Ron
Aug 21 2019Laureano (lower leg) said Wednesday he feels ready to play, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Aug 20 2019Laureano (shin) had a successful running session Tuesday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Aug 17 2019Laureano (shin) will begin running next week, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Aug 13 2019Laureano (lower leg) has been taking swings but has yet to resume running, Shayna Rubin of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Jul 31 2019Laureano is expected to miss at least four weeks due to a stress reaction in his right shin, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Jul 30 2019Laureano will be placed on the 10-day IL with a stress reaction in his injured right shin, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. Manager Bob Melvin said he'll be out longer
Jul 28 2019Laureano is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers.
Jul 27 2019Laureano went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Rangers.
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Jul 21 2019Laureano went 3-for-5 with a double, a solo home run and two runs in a win over the Twins on Saturday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 20 2019Laureano went 2-for-3 with two doubles, a walk and a run in a win over the Twins on Friday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 19 2019Laureano went 3-for-4 with two runs in a loss to the Twins on Thursday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 17 2019Laureano went 3-for-4 with two doubles, one home run, one RBI, and three runs scored Wednesday against the Mariners.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 17 2019Laureano went 3-for-4 with two doubles, one home run, one RBI and three runs scored Wednesday against the Mariners.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 14 2019Laureano went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a stolen base during Sunday's 3-2 win over the White Sox.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 12 2019Laureano went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 5-1 win over the White Sox.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 8 2019Laureano went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a win over the Mariners on Sunday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 6 2019Laureano went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and two RBI in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Mariners.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 4 2019Laureano went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run, a walk, a stolen base and a run in an extra-innings loss to the Twins on Wednesday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 3 2019Laureano went 1-for-2 with a double, two walks and two runs in a win over the Twins on Tuesday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 1 2019Laureano went 2-for-5 with a run-scoring single, an RBI double and a run in a win over the Angels on Sunday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 27 2019Laureano went 1-for-4 with a home run in Thursday's loss at Angel Stadium.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 26 2019Laureano is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Cardinals, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 23 2019Laureano went 2-for-2 with an RBI hit-by-pitch and a stolen base in a win over the Rays on Saturday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 23 2019Laureano went 2-for-2 with an RBI hit by pitch and a stolen base in a win over the Rays on Saturday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 22 2019Laureano went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Rays.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 19 2019Laureano went 4-for-5 with a double, a three-run home run and three runs overall in a win over the Orioles on Tuesday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 16 2019Laureano went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's loss to Seattle.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 13 2019Laureano went 2-for-4 with a grand slam and five RBI in a 6-2 victory against the Rays on Wednesday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 13 2019Laureano went 2-for-4 with an RBI single, a grand slam home run and two stolen bases in a 6-2 victory against the Rays on Wednesday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 7 2019Laureano went 1-for-4 with an RBI single and drove in a second run with a sacrifice fly in a win over the Angels on Thursday. He also scored once.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 7 2019Laureano is not in the lineup<\/a> Friday against the Rangers.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 5 2019Laureano went 2-for-2 with a walk, a hit by pitch, a double, a two-run home run and a stolen base in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Angels.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 3 2019Laureano went 1-for-5 a solo home run in an extra-innings loss to the Astros on Sunday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 1 2019Laureano went 2-for-4 with a double in a loss to the Astros on Friday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 30 2019Laureano went 2-for-5 with an RBI fielder's choice and a double in an extra-innings loss to the Angels on Wednesday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 28 2019Laureano went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to the Angels.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 26 2019Laureano went 2-for-3 with a double, a sacrifice fly, a stolen base and a run in a win over the Mariners on Saturday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 25 2019Laureano went 2-for-4 with a double and a run in a win over the Mariners on Friday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 25 2019Laureano went 2-for-4 with a double and a run in a loss to the Mariners on Friday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 20 2019Laureano went 2-for-3 with a run against the Tigers on Sunday in a game suspended in the seventh inning due to rain.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 17 2019Laureano is not starting Friday<\/a> against the Tigers.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 14 2019Laureano went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in an extra-inning loss to the Mariners on Monday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 11 2019Laureano went 1-for-4 with the game-winning RBI in a 3-2 win over the Indians on Saturday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 11 2019Laureano went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in an extra-innings win over the Indians on Friday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 9 2019Laureano went 3-for-4 with a walk in an extra-innings win over the Reds on Wednesday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Mar 13 2018Laureano (finger) was optioned to Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.It's unclear when Laureano, who broke his left pinky finger Monday, will be back in full health. However, when that time comes, he'll play at the Triple-A level for the first time in his career. Laureano hit .227/.298/.369 over 123 games at Double-A Corpus Christi last year as a member of the Astros' organization.
Mar 13 2018Laureano broke his left pinky finger after getting hit by a pitch Monday, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.It's unclear how long Laureano will be out. The 23-year-old outfielder struggled at Double-A Corpus Christi in the Astros' system last year, hitting .227/.298/.369 with 11 homers, though he did add 24 steals.
Nov 20 2017Laureano was traded to the A's on Monday from the Astros in exchange for right-handed pitcher Brandon Bailey.The 23-year-old has good speed, as evidenced by his 67 combined steals over the past two seasons, but his pop is modest and Laureano was far less patient at the plate in 2017 (7.8 percent BB percentage, down from 13.5 percent at that same level). He has played some in center field but looks like more of a right fielder -- that puts a lot more pressure on his bat.
Nov 20 2017Laureano was traded to the A's on Monday in exchange for right-handed pitcher Brandon Bailey.The 23-year-old has good speed, as evidenced by his 67 combined steals over the past two seasons, but his pop is modest and Laureano was far less patient at the plate in 2017 (7.8 percent BB%, down from 13.5 percent at that same level). He has played some in center field but looks like more of a right-fielder -- that puts a lot more pressure on his bat.