RAMÓN LAUREANO NEWS

Hits two-run shot Saturday Laureano went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run, an additional run scored and a walk in Saturday's win over the Astros.

Impact 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.

APRIL 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

The importance of Ramon Laureano to Oakland A’s On Wednesday afternoon, the Oakland A's did something that they had yet to do during the 2021 regular season - win a baseball game. They sta...

APRIL 8, 2021 • WHITECLEATBEAT.COM

Swipes two bags Laureano went 0-for-4 with two stolen bases and a walk in Wednesday's 4-3 extra-inning victory over the Dodgers.

Impact 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.

APRIL 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

A's rally to beat Dodgers 4-3 in 10 for 1st win of season

Mitch Moreland hit an RBI single with one out in the 10th inning and the Oakland Athletics rallied to beat the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 for their first win of the...

APRIL 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Makes mark with RBI, steal Laureano went 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's loss to the Dodgers.

Impact Laureano was responsible for Oakland's only run of the contest, plating a run in the first inning with a double off Clayton Kershaw. The veteran outfielder was making his first appearance since suffering a wrist injury in the second game of the campaign.

APRIL 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Tuesday Laureano (wrist) is starting in center field and batting third Tuesday against the Dodgers, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact 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.

APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Athletics look to end 5-game slide

Oakland will try to break its five-game losing streak when the Athletics take on Los Angeles

APRIL 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sits for at least one more Laureano (wrist) remains on the bench Monday against the Dodgers, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact 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.

APRIL 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Athletics look to end 4-game skid

Oakland is looking to break its four-game losing streak with a win over Los Angeles The Athletics are expected to send Frankie Montas to the mound Monday and the Dodgers will give...

APRIL 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros batter A's 9-2 to complete four-game sweep

Jason Castro homered in his first start back with Houston, and the Astros beat the Oakland Athletics 9-2 on Sunday to complete a four-game sweep

APRIL 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes seat again Sunday Laureano (wrist) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact 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.

APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Athletics look to end 3-game skid

Oakland is looking to break its three-game losing streak with a win over Houston The Athletics will send Sean Manaea to the mound Sunday and the Astros will give Jose Urquidy the s...

APRIL 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't start Saturday Laureano (wrist) will sit Saturday against Houston, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact 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.

APRIL 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

X-rays negative X-rays on Laureano's wrist came back negative following Friday's game against Houston, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact He jammed his left wrist on a diving attempt to reach first base on a groundout in the sixth inning and was later pinch hit for in the seventh. Manager Bob Melvin said the X-rays showed nothing structural but it is unclear how much time Laureano will miss. Ka'ai Tom could see an uptick in playing time in the short term.

APRIL 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Laureano injures wrist diving into first OAKLAND -- The biggest concern for the A’s on a night where they dropped their second consecutive game against the Astros to begin the seaso...

APRIL 3, 2021 • MLB.COM

Exits with hand injury Laureano exited Friday's game against the Astros after jamming his left hand sliding into first base, Jessica Kleinschmidt of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact 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.

APRIL 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Active in first two games back Laureano, 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.

Impact 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.

MARCH 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ramon Laureano should be Oakland A’s leadoff hitter The Oakland A's have a question when it comes to their leadoff hitter. The roster, as constructed, does not have the traditional leadoff typ...

MARCH 24, 2021 • WHITECLEATBEAT.COM

Returns to lineup Laureano (side) will start in center field and will bat second in Tuesday's game against the Rockies, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact 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.

MARCH 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Taking part in sim game The 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...

Impact 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.

MARCH 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Monday Laureano (side) could return to the Cactus League lineup as early as Monday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact 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.

MARCH 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

May play in games early next week Laureano (side) could play in spring games early next week, Shayna Rubin of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact 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.

MARCH 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes MRI Laureano (side) underwent an MRI on Wednesday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact The 26-year-old was scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to a sore left side, and manager Bob Melvin said that Laureano had further examinations Wednesday to help determine the extent of his injury. The results of Laureano's MRI aren't yet known, but a better idea of his return timetable could be revealed once the team examines the results.

MARCH 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with side soreness Laureano 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.

Impact 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.

MARCH 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pulled from lineup Laureano was scratched from the lineup Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Diamondbacks due to an unspecified reason, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Expect the Athletics to provide an explanation behind Laureano's absence later Tuesday. Mark Canha will shift over to cover Laureano's usual post in center field while Chad Pinder takes Laureano's No. 5 spot in the order and mans left field.

MARCH 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE