Braves News: Ramón Laureano activated, rainout in Atlanta, and more

The Atlanta Braves announced Friday that outfielder Ramón Laureano was reinstated from the injured list.

Laureano had been on the injured list since July 10 due to an oblique injury.

30-year-old Laureano joined the Braves in May on a minor league contract. He has since appeared in 11 big league games, logging nine hits to accompany his .257 average.

More Braves News:

Heavy rain in Atlanta forced the postponement of Friday night’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals. It is scheduled to be made up today in the form of a doubleheader.

The Braves signed first round pick Cam Caminiti. The LSU commit joins the Braves on a $3.5M bonus.

It was another slow day on the farm with just two affiliates in action. More in the minor league recap.

Brian Snitker has nearly 700 career wins, and perseverance is the best way to describe it.

The latest episode of Battery Power TV previews the second half, recaps the draft class, and more.

David O’Brien of the Athletic discusses Spencer Schwellenbach’s progress during his time in the big leagues.

Ian Anderson is set to make a rehab start with the Gwinnett Stripers on Saturday night.

MLB News:

The Cleveland Guardians have agreed to an $8.95M deal with first overall pick Travis Bazzana. The Oregon State alum was Cleveland’s first No. 1 pick in franchise history.

The Washington Nationals reinstated left-hander Jose A. Ferrer from the 60-day injured list. To open a spot on the active roster, the club optioned right-hander Amos Willingham. The club also signed first round pick Seaver King.

Nationals right-hander Josiah Gray will undergo UCL surgery and miss the remainder of the season. It has not been decided if the procedure will be a full Tommy John.

The Colorado Rockies officially signed third overall pick Charlie Condon on a $9.25M signing bonus. It ties Chase Burns for the largest signing bonus in MLB history.

The Los Angeles Dodgers reinstated Joe Kelly from the injured list to take the spot of lefty Jose Hernandez, who was outrighted on Thursday.

The Los Angeles Angels have signed first-rounder Christian Moore with a $4.98M signing bonus.