The Orioles are adding another right-handed-hitting outfielder to their spring training competition, agreeing to a one-year deal worth $4 million with Ramón Laureano, two sources with direct knowledge told The Baltimore Banner.

There’s a club option for 2026 within Laureano’s contract, and Jon Heyman of the New York Post said it is worth $6.5 million. To make room for Laureano on the 40-man roster, the Orioles designated infielder Luis Vázquez for assignment.

Laureano, 30, fills out what has become a crowded outfield room should all of the pieces remain healthy and on the roster. Baltimore has three near-locks to make the 26-man roster in Cedric Mullins, Tyler O’Neill and Colton Cowser.

Heston Kjerstad has the potential to break out this year, and the signing of Dylan Carlson gave the Orioles further depth. Daz Cameron, as of now, is on the 40-man roster.

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Laureano, whose signing was first reported by The Athletic, fits a profile the Orioles have tried to add this offseason: an outfielder who can punish left-handed pitching. Laureano has a career split of .274 with an .802 on-base-plus-slugging percentage against southpaws, compared to a .727 OPS against righties.

In 2024, when he spent time with the Cleveland Guardians and Atlanta Braves, Laureano recorded an .869 OPS vs. lefties.

Laureano can play in center field if required, but he projects to be more of a corner outfield option, particularly with the range of Mullins, Cowser and utility man Jorge Mateo on the roster. His arm, rated by Statcast in the 100th percentile across baseball, is strong.

Laureano performed best against four-seam fastballs last year, posting a .318 average against that offering. He whiffed on more than half of the swings he took against sliders, however.

With a full stable of outfielders, it will be interesting to see how the spring competition shakes out. Adding Laureano could also provide cover should Baltimore decide to use Kjerstad or another outfielder in an upcoming trade for a starting pitcher.

Last week, general manager Mike Elias said the Orioles didn’t consider their work this offseason over — and by signing Laureano, he proved it. Elias also said Baltimore remains on the search for starting pitching, although he was happy with the current group if a deal didn’t materialize.