Washington claimed Sauryn Lao off waivers from Seattle, adding pitching depth for 2025, while DFA’ing Darren Baker to create 40-man space. Lao could surface in Rochester with a path to DC, depending on injuries and performance. Baker’s fate hinges on a seven-day window, with a possible trade, a Rochester return, or free agency. The dad-son angle with Dusty Baker adds a compelling narrative thread to a quiet roster shuffle.