RAMÓN LAUREANO NEWS

Up-and-down day at the plate Laureano went 1-for-6 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Tuesday's victory over Arizona.

Impact 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 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice in Sunday's loss Laureano went 2-for-4 with a double and two runs in a loss to the Rangers on Sunday.

Impact 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 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Triples in return to action Laureano (head) went 1-for-4 with a triple in a win over the Rangers on Friday.

Impact 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 only his second extra-base knock in the last nine games.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Friday Laureano (head) is hitting second and playing right field Friday against the Rangers.

Impact Laureano makes the return to the lineup for the first time since he hit his head against the Yankees on Monday and entered the concussion protocol. The outfielder will hit second with JJ Bleday taking a seat in Laureano's absence.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Thursday Laureano (head) remains out of the lineup Thursday against the Rangers.

Impact 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 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Wednesday Laureano (concussion) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees.

Impact 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 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Tuesday Laureano (concussion) is Martin Gallegos of MLB.com Tuesday versus the Yankees.

Impact 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 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lands in concussion protocol Laureano was placed in concussion protocol after exiting Monday's game against the Yankees with a head injury, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact 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 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with apparent injury Laureano left Monday's game against the Yankees with an apparent injury, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Laureano made a leaping catch at the wall in the right in the bottom of the first inning, but appeared to hurt his neck area while doing so. After being visited by trainers and manager Mark Kotsay, Laureano left the game with JJ Bleday taking over in right field. For now, Laureano should be considered day-to-day.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up third steal Laureano went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Mariners.

Impact 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 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hitting well since IL return Laureano (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 a...

Impact 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.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

A's reinstate OF Ramon Laureano, DFA Tyler Wade The Oakland Athletics reinstated outfielder Ramon Laureano from the 10-day injured list on Saturday.

APRIL 29, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Activated off 10-day IL Laureano (groin) was activated Saturday from the 10-day injured list, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact 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.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back to running Laureano (groin) ran around the bases with Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact If he doesn't experience any issues while running, the plan is for Laureano to begin a rehab assignment in Triple-A on Thursday. It's unclear how many games he will play in the minors -- that will depend on how he's feeling -- but it seems Laureano is quickly approaching activation. The 28-year-old outfielder was slashing .218/.295/.436 over 61 plate appearances before landing on the IL.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Making positive early progress Laureano (groin), just placed on the injured list Wednesday, is already playing catch and hitting at home, the team's official site reports.

Impact Laureano could be in for a minimum stay on the injured list if the current pace of his progress holds. The 28-year-old has only a .218 average and .295 OBP through his first 61 plate appearances, but he's also sporting a serviceable .436 slugging percentage thanks to having laced seven of his 12 hits for extra bases thus far.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on IL with groin strain Oakland placed Laureano on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a left groin strain, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Laureano was initially announced to be dealing with hamstring trouble, but it's a groin injury that will keep the outfielder out of action for at least the next week-plus. Jordan Diaz has been recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with hamstring tightness Athletics manager Mark Kotsay announced that Laureano is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cubs with a tight right hamstring but could be available off the bench,Mat...

Impact Laureano has missed back-to-back games as he recovers from the hamstring trouble. The Athletics are calling his absence precautionary with the hope that that sitting will prevent the injury from getting worse. He should be considered day-to-day.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting second straight Laureano isn't starting Tuesday against the Cubs.

Impact A .158/.304/.158 slash line over Laureano's last five games has now sent him to the bench for two straight contests. He figures to return to the lineup at some point, but Conner Capel will play in right field and bat eighth in the meantime.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat against Cubs Laureano is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Cubs.

Impact Laureano will sit after compiling a slash of .218/.295/.436 with two home runs and two stolen bases over the first 15 games. Conner Capel gets the right in right field and is hitting eighth against Hayden Wesneski and the Cubs.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Does small-ball damage Wednesday Laureano went 1-for-3 with a walk, a hit-by-pitch, a stolen base and a run in a win over the Orioles on Wednesday.

Impact Laureano was able to get on base in all manner of ways Wednesday, extending his streak of reaching safely to three games. The veteran outfielder is off to a solid start offensively with a .256 average and .890 OPS over his first 43 plate appearances, but his elevated 27.9 percent strikeout rate unfortunately remains line with the 27.2 percent figure he produced last season over a 94-game sample.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sole source of offense Sunday Laureano went 1-for-3 with a double and a stolen base in a loss to the Rays on Sunday.

Impact Laureano's second-inning double, his fourth of the season, would turn out to be the only thing standing between the Athletics being no-hit during what finished as a second straight 11-0 loss. The defensive wizard has made some noise with the bat early, lacing six of his eight hits for extra bases while generating an impressive 52.4 percent hard-hit rate.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slugs second homer Laureano went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and an additional run in an extra-inning loss to the Guardians on Monday.

Impact 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 Connor Capel and extending Oakland's lead to 8-5 at the time. After going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts 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.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stays hot in Sunday's loss Laureano went 1-for-2 with a double and two walks in a loss to the Angels on Sunday.

Impact 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.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blasts first homer of season Laureano went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's loss to the Angels.

Impact 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.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Multi-hit effort Tuesday Laureano went 2-for-3 with an RBI single and a run in a Cactus League win over the Angels on Tuesday.

Impact The defensive-minded outfielder came through with his first multi-hit effort since March 7 and only his second of spring overall. Laureano has hit safely in three of his last four games, but he has just one extra-base hit, a double, and his spring average sits at a pedestrian .243 across 41 plate appearances.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE