Orioles Sign Ramón Laureano to $4M Deal, Adding Depth to Crowded Outfield

The one-year contract with a 2026 team option raises speculation about potential trades for starting pitching.

The Baltimore Orioles have signed outfielder Ramón Laureano to a one-year, $4 million contract, with a club option for 2026.
Laureano, 30, had a bounceback 2024 season, hitting .259 with 11 home runs and an .832 OPS during his stint with the Atlanta Braves.
The signing adds to an already crowded Orioles outfield, which includes Cedric Mullins, Heston Kjerstad, and Tyler O’Neill, among others.
Speculation has emerged that the Orioles may use their outfield depth in a trade to acquire an ace-level starting pitcher.
Laureano’s defensive skills and improved offensive performance in 2024 make him a low-risk, high-reward addition to the roster.