Sauryn Lao (born August 14, 1999) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Career
Los Angeles Dodgers
Lao signed as an infielder with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2016 at the age of 16. He helped the AZL Dodgers win a league championship in 2018, with a two-RBI triple in the final game of the championship series. He batted .253 in five minor league seasons, reaching the High-A level. During the 2022 season, he converted into a pitcher, 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. He became a free agent after the 2024 season.
Seattle Mariners
On December 14, 2024, Lao signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners. He began the 2025 season with the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers. On April 20, Lao was promoted to the major leagues for the first time. 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. Lao was designated for assignment by the Mariners on April 30. He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A on May 2.