© Stan Szeto | 2020 Aug 9
Ramon Laureano won’t miss six games. He’ll still miss all of the Bay Bridge Series, however, and that’s good news for the Giants.
The A’s standout slugger had his suspension for charging the Astros bench last Sunday reduced from six games to four games by MLB according to Jeff Passan. Laureano is dropping his appeal and his suspension will begin Friday, the same day the Giants begin a three-game series with the A’s.
Oakland A's outfielder Ramon Laureano had his suspension for charging at the Houston Astros' bench reduced from six games to four, sources tell ESPN.
Laureano will drop his appeal and his suspension will start tonight and go through Monday. He won't miss any in-division games.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) August 14, 2020
Laureano is slashing .262/.398/.462 while playing an excellent centerfield, including robbing a home run on Wednesday. Laureano charged the Astros bench after being provoked by Astros hitting coach Alex Cintron, who was suspended for 20 games for his role in the incident.
The A’s have won 8 of their last 10. The Giants next see the A’s on Sept. 18 in Oakland.