The San Diego Padres made a trade in 2025 to acquire outfielder Ramón Laureano from the Baltimore Orioles. 1B/OF Ryan O’Hearn was also acquired in the trade, but he was a free agent at the end of the 2025 season.…
Gaslamp Ball's Cheri Bell argues that free-agent outfielder Ramón Laureano represents a low-risk, high-reward signing for the San Diego Padres ahead of the 2027 season. The 32-year-old missed most of 2026 after undergoing surgery for a partially torn hip labrum on June 2, having batted .203 with a .660 OPS in 53 games prior to the injury.
Bell suggests San Diego should offer Laureano a one-year "prove-it" deal worth $1 million to $3 million with incentives. With internal options like Samad Taylor and Dustin Harris competing for left field, the writer contends Laureano offers an affordable, better-than-average option if healthy.
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