How many right-handed batting outfielders does one team need? As far as Mike Elias is concerned, the right number for the Orioles is at least one more than they had already. He’s made one more signing in the outfield, with Ken Rosenthal at The Athletic reporting on Tuesday afternoon that the O’s are bringing in Ramón Laureano, a longtime Athletic who was most recently on the Braves. Laureano’s one-year deal is for $4 million.
The Orioles officially announced the signing shortly after the report. Recently-added infielder Luis Vazquez, acquired for cash from the Cubs, was designated for assignment as the corresponding roster move.