Wilton López (born July 19, 1983) is a Nicaraguan former

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. He has played in

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(MLB) for the

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and

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Professional career

López signed with the

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in 2002. He played in their minor league system until he was released in 2007. He signed with the

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two days later. In 2007, López played for the Fort Wayne Wizards and Lake Elsinore Storm, going 1–0 with a 3.30 ERA in 22 games for the former and 2–1 with a 6.10 ERA in 22 games for the latter. He played for the Storm,

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and Portland Beavers in 2008, going 2–1 with a 2.64 ERA in 30 games with the Storm, 0–2 with a 4.93 ERA in 27 games with the Missions, and 0–0 with a 9.00 ERA in one game with the Beavers.

Houston Astros

On April 10, 2009, López was selected off waivers by the

from the Padres. López served as the team's closer in 2012 after

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was traded to the Chicago White Sox.

Colorado Rockies

López and a player to be named later or cash from the Astros was traded to the

for pitcher Alex White and minor league pitcher Alex Gillingham. He was designated for assignment on June 9, 2014. He was re-added to the roster on June 21. In October 2014, Lopez elected free agency.

Toronto Blue Jays

López signed a minor league deal with the Toronto Blue Jays on December 12, 2014. He was released on June 30. In 2019 season, he was selected for Nicaragua national baseball team at the

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