Ramon Laureano On Joining Guardians Midseason

The Cleveland Guardians outfielders have been fairly underwhelming as a position group this season. They're collectively fantastic on defense but have left a lot to desire on at the plate forcing the front office to look elsewhere for help.

Ramon Laureano was designated for assignment by the Oakland Athletics on August 5 and seemed like a perfect fit. He's a veteran who is a respected defender, can provide some pop when needed, and mashes left-handed pitching. 

A little bit of everything Cleveland needed.

It's been almost two months since Cleveland, but Laureano feels that he's finding a groove in his new city. He said this about his time with the Guardians:

"I was pretty happy when I got out of (Oakland) ... It's a little consistent here and there but I'm getting close to my consistent with (Victor), (Chris Valaika), and (Jason). Hopefully, I can carry it."

Cleveland will have very similar unknowns with their outfield lineup heading into 2024 if they don't make a significant move this offseason. With this in mind, the Guardians would be silly not to bring him back Laureano for a full season with the team. It seems like he has the same feelings the organization does.