The Nationals recalled Lao from Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday.
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.
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Nationals' Sauryn Lao: Claimed by Nationals
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The Nationals claimed Lao off waivers from the Mariners on Wednesday and optioned him to Triple-A Rochester.
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.
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Mariners' Sauryn Lao: Outrighted to Triple-A
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Lao cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Tacoma on Friday.
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, his only appearance to date in the big leagues.
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Mariners' Sauryn Lao: Optioned to Triple-A
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The Mariners optioned Lao to Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday.
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.
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Mariners' Sauryn Lao: Gets first call to big leagues
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The Mariners called up Lao from Triple-A Tacoma on Sunday.
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.
