Raudel Lazo Blanco (born April 12, 1989) is a Cuban former professional baseball pitcher He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Miami Marlins.
Career
Miami Marlins
Lazo played in the Cuban National Series for the Vegueros de Pinar del Rio in 2008 and 2009. In 2011, he defected from Cuba to the United States to pursue an MLB career. He signed with the Miami Marlins.
Lazo was called up to the majors for the first time on September 2, 2015. He was released on May 16, 2017.
Baltimore Orioles
On June 26, 2017, Lazo signed a minor league deal with the Baltimore Orioles. He made 8 appearances for the Double–A Bowie Baysox, registering a 4.35 ERA with 9 strikeouts in innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 6.
Saraperos de Saltillo
On March 6, 2019, Lazo signed with the Saraperos de Saltillo of the Mexican League. He was released on April 25, 2019.
Sioux City Explorers
On December 9, 2019, Lazo signed with the Sioux City Explorers of the independent American Association. However, the team was not selected by the league to compete in the condensed 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Lazo was not chosen by another team in the dispersal draft, and therefore became a free agent.
Personal life
His cousin, Pedro Luis Lazo, was also a pitcher in the Cuban National Series and is the all-time leader in pitching wins for the league.