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Sauryn Lao

Sauryn Lao
Seattle Mariners – No. 78
Pitcher
Born: (1999-08-14) August 14, 1999 (age 26)
Barahona, Dominican Republic
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
April 22, 2025, for the Seattle Mariners
MLB statistics
(through August 20, 2025)
Win-loss record0-0
Earned run average8.10
Strikeouts4
Stats at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Teams

Sauryn Lao (born August 14, 1999) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Career

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Los Angeles Dodgers

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Lao signed as an infielder with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2016 at the age of 16.[1] He helped the AZL Dodgers win a league championship in 2018, with a two-RBI triple in the final game of the championship series.[2] He batted .253 in five minor league seasons, reaching the High-A level.[3] During the 2022 season, he converted into a pitcher,[4] making his first appearance on the mound in 2023. He reached Triple-A in 2024, with a 5.22 ERA in 20 relief appearances for Oklahoma City.[3] He became a free agent after the 2024 season.[5]

Seattle Mariners

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On December 14, 2024, Lao signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners.[6] He began the 2025 season with the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers.[7] On April 20, Lao was promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[8] He made his MLB debut on April 22, striking out 3 and allowing an unearned run in 1+2⁄3 innings against the Boston Red Sox.[9] Lao was designated for assignment by the Mariners on April 30.[10] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A on May 2.[11] On August 19, the Mariners added Lao back to their active roster.[12]

References

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  1. ^ Timmons, Mark. "Who is Sauryn Lao… and Other Stuff". LA Dodger Talk. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  2. ^ Lara-Cinisomo, Vincent (September 1, 2018). "Dodgers hang on, win AZL championship". MiLB.com. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
  3. ^ a b "Sauryn Lao Minor & Winter Leagues Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
  4. ^ Booth, Tim (April 20, 2025). "Mariners pitcher Sauryn Lao, a former infield prospect, makes his MLB debut". Seattle Times. Archived from the original on April 20, 2025. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  5. ^ Moriyama, Chad (November 25, 2024). "Notes: Mookie position change, May & Gonsolin avoid arb, 40-man roster shuffle, coaching changes, awards galore, minor-league signings, more". Dodgers Digest. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  6. ^ Kowascth, Teren. "Seattle Mariners Sign Intriguing Prospect Sauryn Lao to Minor League Deal". On SI. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  7. ^ "Five of MLB Pipeline's Top-30 Mariners Prospects Will Open in Tacoma". MiLB.com. March 28, 2025. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
  8. ^ Deeds, Nick (April 22, 2025). "Casey Lawrence Elects Free Agency". MLB Trade Rumors.
  9. ^ "Sauryn Lao 2025 Pitching Game Logs". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
  10. ^ Adams, Steve (April 30, 2025). "Luke Raley Out At Least Six Weeks; Mariners Select Rhylan Thomas". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved April 30, 2025.
  11. ^ "Mariners Outright Sauryn Lao". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
  12. ^ "Mariners Select Sauryn Lao". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 19, 2025.
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