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Ramón Laureano

Ramón Laureano Jr. is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder currently playing for the Baltimore Orioles in MLB. He debuted in 2018 with the Oakland Athletics and has since played for the Cleveland Guardians and Atlanta Braves. Laureano's career has been defined by his outfield prowess and contributions to multiple MLB teams.

3 hours ago : Ramón Laureano's Two Home Runs Propel Orioles to Victory Over the Reds

Ramón Laureano hit two home runs, contributing to the Baltimore Orioles' 9-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Hunter Greene struggled, leading to the Reds' defeat. The Orioles displayed a strong offensive performance.

July 15, 1994: Ramón Laureano Born

On July 15, 1994, Ramón Laureano Jr. was born. He is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder.

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2014: Drafted by Houston Astros

In 2014, Ramón Laureano was drafted by the Houston Astros in the 16th round of the Major League Baseball draft and made his professional debut with the Greeneville Astros.

2015: Played for Quad Cities River Bandits

In 2015, Ramón Laureano played with the Quad Cities River Bandits, batting .265 with four home runs, 34 RBIs and 18 stolen bases.

2016: Promoted to Corpus Christi Hooks

In 2016, Ramón Laureano started with the Lancaster JetHawks and was promoted to the Corpus Christi Hooks in July. He finished the year with a combined .319 batting average, 15 home runs, and 73 RBIs.

November 20, 2017: Traded to the Oakland Athletics

On November 20, 2017, the Houston Astros traded Ramón Laureano to the Oakland Athletics for pitcher Brandon Bailey.

2017: Played for Corpus Christi Hooks

In 2017, Ramón Laureano returned to Corpus Christi where he posted a .227 batting average with 11 home runs, 55 RBIs and 24 stolen bases.

August 3, 2018: Called Up to the Majors

On August 3, 2018, the Athletics called up Ramón Laureano, and he made his major league debut. His first major league hit was a walk-off single against the Detroit Tigers.

August 20, 2018: First Major League Home Runs

On August 20, 2018, Ramón Laureano hit his first two major league home runs off Bartolo Colón in a 9–0 victory over the Texas Rangers.

September 7, 2018: Two More Home Runs

On September 7, 2018, Ramón Laureano hit two more home runs in an 8–4 win over the Texas Rangers, becoming the first player in A's franchise history to have two multi-homer games in his first 30 career games.

2018: MLB Debut

In 2018, Ramón Laureano made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Oakland Athletics.

May 7, 2019: Home Run Robbery

On May 7, 2019, Ramón Laureano robbed Joey Votto of a home run against the Cincinnati Reds, aiding Mike Fiers's no-hitter.

August 9, 2020: Ejected for Charging the Astros Bench

On August 9, 2020, Ramón Laureano was ejected for the first time in his career for charging at the Houston Astros bench to confront hitting coach Alex Cintrón, leading to a benches-clearing incident.

August 6, 2021: Suspended for Positive Drug Test

On August 6, 2021, Ramón Laureano was suspended by MLB for 80 games for testing positive for the performance-enhancing drug nandrolone.

May 8, 2022: First Game After Suspension

On May 8, 2022, Ramón Laureano played his first game after serving his suspension.

July 11, 2022: Misplayed Ball Resulting in Inside-the-Park Home Run

On July 11, 2022, Ramón Laureano misplayed a sinking line drive hit by the Rangers’ Josh Smith, resulting in an inside-the-park home run.

2022: Suspension Carried Over

Ramón Laureano's suspension from August 6, 2021 continued through the first 27 games of the 2022 season.

January 13, 2023: Signed Contract with Athletics

On January 13, 2023, Ramón Laureano signed a one-year, $3.55 million contract with the Athletics, avoiding salary arbitration.

August 7, 2023: Claimed by Cleveland Guardians

On August 7, 2023, Ramón Laureano was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Guardians.

May 20, 2024: Designated for Assignment by Guardians

On May 20, 2024, the Guardians designated Ramón Laureano for assignment.

May 25, 2024: Released by the Guardians

On May 25, 2024, Ramón Laureano was released by the Guardians.

May 29, 2024: Signed Minor League Contract with Braves

On May 29, 2024, Ramón Laureano signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves organization.

February 4, 2025: Signed with the Baltimore Orioles

On February 4, 2025, Ramón Laureano signed a one-year, $4 million contract with the Baltimore Orioles.