Former Blue Jays reliever re-ups with Mariners
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The Seattle Mariners have selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Casey Lawrence. In a corresponding roster move, fellow right-hander Sauryn Lao was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma. In order to make room for Lawrence on the 40-man, Victor Robles was transferred to the 60-day IL.
This is the third time this season that the Mariners have signed and selected Lawrence, who clearly feels at home at Seattle.
Lawrence's most recent appearances came in the first two games of a three game series against the Toronto Blue Jays. Just prior to game three he was designated for assignment and Lao was called up in his place.
Lawrence can serve as a multi-inning reliever for the Mariners, having thrown five innings across three appearances this season.
As Lawrence is out of options, DFAing him and then re-signing him is a creative way for the Mariners to keep him in the fold and cycle through arms, which allows them to keep their bullpen fresh.
He also has the ability to start in a pinch.
While it may seem cumbersome and repetitive, it allows Lawrence to earn a major league salary as well as service time each time he gets re-signed and has his contract selected.
Lawrence also played for the Mariners in 2017-2018, sandwiched in between separate stints for the Blue Jays; he also suited up for the St. Louis Cardinals.
He is 1-0 with a 3.60 ERA in three games this season and 5-4 with a 6.63 ERA with 97 strikeouts and 129 innings pitched in 62 career games.
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