Sauryn Lao - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Nats add to arms barn by claiming righty Schultz off waivers The Nationals added pitching depth by claiming right-hander Paxton Schultz off waivers from the Blue Jays on Friday. There had been one open...

JANUARY 9 • MLB.COM

Headed to Japan The Nationals released Lao on Friday.

Impact Lao asked for and was granted his release in order to pursue a playing opportunity in Japan. The 26-year-old collected a 4.91 ERA and 9:2 K:BB over 11 innings between the Mariners and Nationals in 2025.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Lile's inside-the-park homer in 11th inning sends Nationals to 5-3 win over Mets

Daylen Lile hit an inside-the-park homer in the 11th inning that sent the Washington Nationals past the New York Mets 5-3

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Recalled by Nationals The Nationals recalled Lao from Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday.

Impact Lao was claimed off waivers by the Nationals earlier this month and is now poised to make his team debut. The right-handed reliever has permitted four runs (three earned) over 3.1 frames covering two appearances at the big-league level.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed by Nationals The Nationals claimed Lao off waivers from the Mariners on Wednesday and optioned him to Triple-A Rochester.

Impact Lao has been knocked around during his brief time in the majors, but he's collected a 3.13 ERA and 73:19 K:BB over 69 innings this season at Triple-A Tacoma. He'll report to Rochester for now but could get a look with the major-league club before the end of the season.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Seattle The Mariners designated Lao for assignment Monday.

Impact Lao was booted from the 40-man roster in order to make room for right-hander Luke Jackson, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Tacoma. The 26-year-old Lao appeared in two games out of the bullpen for Seattle this season, registering an 8.10 ERA, 2.10 WHIP and 4:1 K:BB across 3.1 innings.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Seattle The Mariners designated Lao for assignment Monday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Lao was booted from the 40-man roster in order to make room for Luke Jackson. The 26-year-old Lao appeared in two games out of the bullpen for Seattle this season, registering an 8.10 ERA, 2.10 WHIP and 4:1 K:BB across 3.1 innings.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dispatched to Tacoma The Mariners optioned Lao to Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday.

Impact Lao's latest stint in the majors lasted one week and he made just one appearance, getting tagged for three runs over 1.2 innings. He's being replaced on the active roster and in the bullpen by Emerson Hancock.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected The Mariners selected Lao's contract from Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday.

Impact Lao was removed from the 40-man roster earlier this season after making one relief appearance, but he's earned his way back on with a 1.37 ERA over his last five outings at Tacoma. The 26-year-old will likely be used in low-leverage spots.

AUGUST 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected The Mariners selected Lao's contract from Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday.

AUGUST 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A Lao cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Tacoma on Friday.

Impact The right-hander was designated for assignment earlier in the week but will stick in the Mariners organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. Lao allowed three hits and recorded three strikeouts over 1.2 frames in his MLB debut April 22 in Boston, which was his lone appearance during his brief time in the big leagues.

MAY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Raley lands on IL with right oblique strain The Mariners on Wednesday placed outfielder Luke Raley on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to Monday, with a right oblique strain. Outfi...

APRIL 30, 2025 • MLB.COM

Removed from 40-man roster The Mariners designated Lao for assignment Wednesday.

Impact The transaction frees a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Rhylan Thomas. Lao allowed one unearned run with a 3:0 K:BB over a 1.2-inning relief appearance earlier this month in what was his major-league debut.

APRIL 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Mariners optioned Lao to Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday.

Impact Lao allowed one unearned run with a 3:0 K:BB over a 1.2-inning relief appearance during his major-league debut Tuesday against the Red Sox. He's being replaced with a fresh bullpen arm, with Casey Lawrence absorbing his spot on the roster.

APRIL 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gets first call to big leagues The Mariners called up Lao from Triple-A Triple-A Tacoma on Sunday.

Impact Lao has started all three games in which he has pitched in the minors this season, but he's tossed only three frames in each of those appearances and is likely to work in the bullpen while up with Seattle. The right-hander has been effective with Tacoma, posting a 2.00 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 7:1 K:BB over nine innings. To make room for Lao on the 40-man roster, the Mariners are designating Casey Lawrence for assignment, per Tim Booth of the Seattle Times.

APRIL 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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