Expectations were high for Ramón Laureano entering the 2019 season. After all, he came onto the scene and dazzled down the stretch last year, showing off spectacular defense while providing a spark at the top of the lineup. And after a slow start, it looks like the 24-year-old is finally coming into his own.
The A’s acquired the young outfielder with little fanfare. In the 2017-18 offseason, the Houston Astros were facing a roster crunch. They had important prospects to protect before the Rule 5 Draft deadline and not enough 40-man roster spots to do so.