Three years into his tenure with his hometown squad, Tayler Saucedo is at home as the leader of the lovable band of goofballs known as the Mariners bullpen. “Big Sauce” is a familiar face in Mariners social media posts, always quick to crack a joke, often at his own expense. Bee’s past two 40 in 40s on Sauce have focused on how Saucedo, after a shaky start to his big-league career in Toronto, has found his home both personally and professionally. However, last season, Saucedo had to venture out from the cozy confines of the low-stress middle innings, occasionally finding himself pressed into service in high-leverage spots due to the various injuries in the Mariners’ bullpen.
40 in 40 2025: Tayler Saucedo
