Sauryn Lao RP WSH Fri 1/9/26 10:42 AM
Sauryn Lao
RP WSH
The Nationals released Lao on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Sauryn Lao RP WSH Wed 9/17/25 2:36 PM
Sauryn Lao
RP WSH
The Nationals recalled Lao from Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Sauryn Lao RP WSH Wed 9/3/25 2:31 PM
Sauryn Lao
RP WSH
The Nationals claimed Lao off waivers from the Mariners on Wednesday and optioned him to Triple-A Rochester.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Sauryn Lao RP WSH Mon 9/1/25 12:13 PM
Sauryn Lao
RP WSH
The Mariners designated Lao for assignment Monday.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Sauryn Lao RP WSH Wed 8/27/25 12:26 PM
Sauryn Lao
RP WSH
The Mariners optioned Lao to Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
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, who was recalled from Tacoma.
Sauryn Lao RP WSH Tue 8/19/25 4:07 PM
Sauryn Lao
RP WSH
The Mariners selected Lao's contract from Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
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 be used in low-leverage spots.
Sauryn Lao RP WSH Fri 5/2/25 2:37 PM
Sauryn Lao
RP WSH
Lao cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Tacoma on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Sauryn Lao RP WSH Wed 4/30/25 1:40 PM
Sauryn Lao
RP WSH
The Mariners designated Lao for assignment Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
The transaction frees a spot on the 40-man roster for outfielder Rhylan Thomas, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Tacoma. 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.
Sauryn Lao RP WSH Wed 4/23/25 3:35 PM
Sauryn Lao
RP WSH
The Mariners optioned Lao to Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
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 by a fresh bullpen arm, with Casey Lawrence absorbing his spot on the roster.