Sauryn Lao News: Removed from 40-man roster

The Mariners designated Lao for assignment Wednesday.

The transaction frees a spot on the 40-man roster for outfielder Rhylan Thomas, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Tacoma. Lao allowed one unearned run with a 3:0 K:BB over a 1.2-inning relief appearance earlier this month in what was his major-league debut.