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Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / January 9
Nationals Open 40-Man Roster Spot by Requesting Release Waivers for Reliever

Nationals Open 40-Man Roster Spot by Requesting Release Waivers for Reliever

The Washington Nationals were already thin in their bullpen after that unit finished the 2025 regular season with the worst ERA in baseball, and now they have seen some departures this winter.

Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 9
Nationals Release Sauryn Lao To Pursue Opportunity In Japan

Nationals Release Sauryn Lao To Pursue Opportunity In Japan

The Nationals announced today that right-hander Sauryn Lao has been released to pursue an opportunity in Japan. The club’s 40-man roster count drops to 39.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 21
Nationals Rookie Pitchers Claim Career Firsts in Extra Innings Win over Mets

Nationals Rookie Pitchers Claim Career Firsts in Extra Innings Win over Mets

The headline after the Washington Nationals’ 5-3, 11-inning win over the New York Mets on Saturday was Daylen Lile’s inside-the-park home run. But it overshadowed a career first for two pitchers that made appearances in the game — Sauryn Lao and PJ Poulin.

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The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players with 300 or more doubles in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Seattle Mariners News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 19
Mariners select young righty in a series of moves

Mariners select young righty in a series of moves

The Mariners announced a series of roster moves Tuesday, including the previously-reported reinstatement of Bryce Miller from the 15-day injured list. They also selected the contract of fellow righty Sauryn Lao.

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The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / May 3
Seattle Mariners Make Roster Move with Pitcher Who Recently Made Major League Debut

Seattle Mariners Make Roster Move with Pitcher Who Recently Made Major League Debut

One of several players to make their major league debuts for the Seattle Mariners this season is officially back with the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers. Sauryn Lao was sent down to Triple-A Friday, three days after he was designated for assignment.

Seattle Mariners News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 23
Seattle Mariners Option Sauryn Lao to Triple-A After Major League Debut

Seattle Mariners Option Sauryn Lao to Triple-A After Major League Debut

The Seattle Mariners have made many transactions this season related to their Triple-A club, the Tacoma Rainiers. Most of those transactions have involved relievers.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / April 20
Seattle Mariners Make Another Important Roster Move as Bullpen Roulette Continues

Seattle Mariners Make Another Important Roster Move as Bullpen Roulette Continues

The Seattle Mariners have made yet another roster move, calling up pitcher Sauryn Lao from Triple-A Tacoma on Sunday morning. In a corresponding move, the M's have designated Casey Lawrence for assignment.

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