Padres consider Ramón Laureano's potential $11.1 million return amid injury concerns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 1:02 AM
Last updated Nov 4, 2026
The San Diego Padres are weighing a potential reunion with outfielder Ramón Laureano, estimated at $11.1 million for one year. Laureano played just 53 games in 2026 due to a torn hip labrum and posted a.203 batting average with seven home runs. The Padres have internal options, including Samad Taylor and Dustin Harris, who have shown promise in limited opportunities. The decision hinges on Laureano's health and the expected return compared to these alternatives. The Padres will assess their roster needs before moving forward.
- •Spotrac projects Laureano at $11.1 million for one year.
- •Laureano had surgery in 2026 and played only 53 games.
- •Taylor batted.316 and Harris.322 in limited playtime.
- •Padres need to evaluate options before pursuing Laureano again.
- •Laureano's performance could influence roster and salary decisions.
- 1:02 AMYahoo Sports — Padres’ Projected $11.1 Million Reunion Comes With a Major Catch
"Spotrac projects Ramon Laureano at roughly $11.1 million for one year. His injury history and the Padres’ internal options complicate a reunion. The post Padres’ Projected $11.1 Million Reunion Comes With a Major Catch appeared first on HEAVY.
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