Lisalverto Bonilla (born June 18, 1990) is a Dominican

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for

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of the

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. He previously played in

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(MLB) for the Texas Rangers and

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, in the

KBO League The KBO League (), officially the Shinhan Bank SOL KBO League, is the highest level league of baseball in South Korea. The KBO League was founded with six franchises in 1982 and is the most popular sports league in South Korea. The Kia Tigers ar ...

for the

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, and in the

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(CPBL) for the

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and

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Career

Philadelphia Phillies

Bonilla signed as an international free agent with the

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in 2008. He was named to appear in the

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in 2012, but was unable to play due to a thumb injury.

Texas Rangers

On December 9, 2012, the Phillies traded Bonilla to the Texas Rangers with

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for Michael Young. The Rangers promoted Bonilla to the major leagues on September 2, 2014. He made his major league debut on September 4, pitching three innings against the

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, and allowing two hits. Bonilla started the 2015 season on the 15-day disabled list due to shoulder impingement. On April 11, it was announced Bonilla had also suffered an elbow injury. He was moved to the 60-day disabled list.

Los Angeles Dodgers

On October 21, 2015, Bonilla was claimed off waivers by the

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. However, they chose to non-tender him on December 2, making him a free agent. The Dodgers later re-signed him to a minor league contract with a spring training invitation and he was assigned to the Triple-A

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to begin the season. He pitched in 24 games for Oklahoma City and seven for the

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in 2016. He was 5–7 in the 31 games and made 13 starts. His combined ERA was 3.97.

Pittsburgh Pirates

On November 29, 2016, Bonilla signed with the

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for one-year at the major league minimum $575,000. On February 9, 2017, with the Pirates looking to clear a spot on the 40-man roster, Bonilla was designated for assignment.

Cincinnati Reds

On February 13, 2017, Bonilla was claimed off waivers by the

. He was called up to the Reds on April 18 and made his Reds debut on April 22, pitching 5 innings out of the bullpen, surrendering 4 runs on 3 hits, 3 BBs, and 6 K's in a 12–8 loss to the

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and was optioned back to Triple-A Louisville the next day. Bonilla was released by the Reds on September 1, 2017.

Cleveland Indians

On December 18, 2017, Bonilla signed a minor league contract with the

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. The deal included an invitation to the Indians' 2018 spring training camp.

Samsung Lions

On February 16, 2018, Bonilla was released by the Indians to sign with the

of the KBO. He became a free agent following the 2018 season.

Tigres de Quintana Roo

On April 21, 2019, Bonilla signed with the

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of the

Rakuten Monkeys

On February 17, 2020, Bonilla signed with the

of the

. He became a free agent following the season.

Uni-President Lions

On July 26, 2021, Bonilla signed with the

of the

(CPBL). He became a free agent following the season.

Pericos de Puebla

On February 1, 2022, Bonilla signed with the

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of the

. He was released on May 19, 2022.

El Águila de Veracruz

On June 22, 2022, Bonilla signed with

of the

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Bonilla, Lisalverto 1990 births Living people Cincinnati Reds players Clearwater Threshers players Dominican Republic expatriate baseball players in Mexico Dominican Republic expatriate baseball players in South Korea Dominican Republic expatriate baseball players in Taiwan Dominican Republic expatriate baseball players in the United States Dominican Summer League Phillies players Estrellas Orientales players Frisco RoughRiders players Florida Complex League Phillies players KBO League pitchers Lakewood BlueClaws players Leones del Escogido players Louisville Bats players Major League Baseball pitchers Major League Baseball players from the Dominican Republic Oklahoma City Dodgers players People from Samaná Province Pericos de Puebla players Rakuten Monkeys players Reading Phillies players Round Rock Express players Samsung Lions players Surprise Saguaros players Texas Rangers players Tigres de Quintana Roo players Tigres del Licey players Tulsa Drillers players Uni-President Lions players Williamsport Crosscutters players