Ramón Laureano
CF/RF CLE
Sun 5/5/24 12:53 PM

Laureano went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Saturday's 7-1 win over the Angels.
EDGE Analysis
Laureano snapped an 0-for-12 slump that dated back to April 21 when he went yard in the fourth inning Saturday. The outfielder is slashing a meager .161/.304/.268 with a homer, four RBI, six runs scored, three stolen bases and three doubles over 69 plate appearances this season. That slump has taken Laureano out of contention to play versus right-handed pitchers, with Will Brennan and Estevan Florial mostly sharing right field and designated hitter. Laureano will still get looks against southpaws, but he shouldn't be expected to fill more than a short-side platoon role anytime soon.

Ramón Laureano
CF/RF CLE
Wed 4/24/24 3:20 PM

Laureano is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Laureano is on the bench for the second game in a row, with both of his absences coming against right-handed starting pitchers (Tanner Houck and Cooper Criswell). Guardians manager Stephen Vogt hasn't indicated that Laureano is dealing with an injury, so the consecutive absences from the lineup would seemingly signal that the 29-year-old is losing playing time after hitting just .174 through his first 46 at-bats of the season. Estevan Florial is included in the lineup at designated hitter for the second straight contest and seems set to benefit the most if Laureano's role continues to shrink.

Ramón Laureano
CF/RF CLE
Tue 4/23/24 2:44 PM

Laureano is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against Boston.
EDGE Analysis
Laureano is mired in a 2-for-20 slump over his past six games and will take a seat for Tuesday's contest. Will Brennan will man right field and bat fifth.

Ramón Laureano
CF/RF CLE
Fri 4/19/24 3:26 PM

Laureano is not in the lineup for Friday's game versus the Athletics.
EDGE Analysis
Laureano's playing time has slipped a bit of late, as he's now started every other game over the last five contests. Will Brennan is in right field and Estevan Florial will be the designated hitter Friday.

Ramón Laureano
CF/RF CLE
Wed 4/17/24 5:07 PM

Laureano is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Laureano will hit the bench for the second time in three games while Cleveland runs out a starting outfield of Steven Kwan, Gabriel Arias and Estevan Florial from left to right. Through nine games in April thus far, Laureano is hitting just .125 with two stolen bases.

Ramón Laureano
CF/RF CLE
Mon 4/15/24 9:43 AM

Laureano is not in the lineup for Monday's contest in Boston.
EDGE Analysis
It looks to be a routine day off for Laureano, who had started five of the previous five games. Estevan Florial will handle right field and Tyler Freeman will be in center Monday.

Ramón Laureano
CF/RF CLE
Sat 4/13/24 11:16 AM

Laureano isn't in the Guardians' lineup for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Yankees.
EDGE Analysis
Laureano went 1-for-3 with a run scored during the Guardians' last game Wednesday and could still see playing time during the nightcap Saturday. Steven Kwan, Tyler Freeman and Will Brennan will start across the outfield to begin Game 1, and Estevan Florial will serve as Cleveland's designated hitter.

Ramón Laureano
CF/RF CLE
Wed 4/10/24 1:25 PM

Laureano went 0-for-2 with a walk, a hit-by-pitch, two stolen bases and a run scored in Tuesday's 7-5 loss to the White Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Laureano continues to get plunked -- he's been hit by as many pitches (four) as he has hits through seven games this season. He is up to three steals while batting just .200 with two runs scored and a 3:8 BB:K. Laureano is seeing a large share of the time in right field and can cover center. His main competitors for playing time are also off to slow starts, as Tyler Freeman is hitting .200 and Estevan Florial is batting .167.

Ramón Laureano
CF/RF CLE
Wed 4/3/24 2:20 PM

Laureano is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest in Seattle.
EDGE Analysis
It's the second straight game on the bench for Laureano, who could still be a little sore after being hit by two pitches Monday. The Guardians are going with Will Brennan in right field and Estevan Florial in center.

Ramón Laureano
CF/RF CLE
Tue 4/2/24 6:06 PM

Laureano isn't in the Guardinas' lineup Tuesday against Seattle.
EDGE Analysis
Laureano will get a breather Tuesday after getting hit by two pitches during Monday's loss. Will Brennan will start in right field while Bo Naylor serves as the DH, allowing Austin Hedges to start behind the dish.