Orioles' Ramon Laureano: Hits in cage

Laureano (ankle) hit in the batting cages Monday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Laureano was placed on the 10-day IL on Wednesday after suffering a sprained left ankle. The 30-year-old was able to take some swings in the batting cages Monday, and looks to be progressing well. Laureano won't be eligible for activation until Saturday.