Sauryn Lao | |
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Seattle Mariners – No. 78 | |
Pitcher | |
Born: Barahona, Dominican Republic | August 14, 1999|
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
MLB debut | |
April 22, 2025, for the Seattle Mariners | |
MLB statistics (through April 22,2025) | |
Win-loss record | 0-0 |
Earned run average | 0.00 |
Strikeouts | 3 |
Stats at Baseball Reference | |
Teams | |
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Sauryn Lao (born August 14,1999) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball (MLB).
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]
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]