Ronald Bolaños (born August 23, 1996) is a Cuban professional

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who is a free agent. He has previously played in

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(MLB) for the

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and

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Career

San Diego Padres

Before coming to the United States, Bolaños played for Mayabeque of the

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. He signed with the

as an international free agent on August 11, 2016. Bolaños played for the

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in 2017, going 5–2 with a 4.42 ERA in 69 innings. He spent the 2018 season with the

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, going 6–9 with a 5.11 ERA in 125 innings. Bolaños split the 2019 minor league season between Lake Elsinore and the

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, combining to go 13–7 with a 3.66 ERA over 129 innings. The Padres selected Bolaños' contract and promoted him to the major leagues for the first time on September 2, 2019. He made his major league debut on September 3 versus the

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, allowing two runs over six innings pitched. Bolaños made three starts and two relief appearances for the Padres in 2019 and ended the season with a 5.95 ERA and 19 strikeouts in 19 innings.

Kansas City Royals

On July 16, 2020, Bolaños and Franchy Cordero were traded to the

in exchange for Tim Hill. With the 2020 Kansas City Royals, Bolaños appeared in two games, compiling an 0–2 record with 12.27 ERA and two strikeouts in innings pitched. On June 18, 2021, Bolaños was placed on the 60-day injured list with a right forearm strain. Bolaños was activated from the injured list on September 12. In only 3 appearances for Kansas City in 2021, he recorded a 1.42 ERA with 10 strikeouts. Bolaños made 8 appearances for Kansas City in 2022, working to a 4.42 ERA with 12 strikeouts in innings pitched. On June 27, 2022, he was

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following the promotion of Vinnie Pasquantino. He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A

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on July 4. In 28 appearances for Omaha to close out the year, he struggled to a 6.26 ERA with 34 strikeouts in innings pitched. Bolaños was released by the Royals organization on March 24, 2023.

Miami Marlins

On April 16, 2023, Bolaños signed a minor league deal with the

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. In 16 games (15 starts) for the Triple–A

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, he struggled to a 3–10 record and 8.63 ERA with 48 strikeouts in innings pitched. On August 3, Bolaños was released by the Marlins organization.

Diablos Rojos del México

On February 8, 2024, Bolaños signed with the

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of the

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. He made two appearances for México, logging a 4.15 ERA with two strikeouts across innings of work.

Guerreros de Oaxaca

On April 21, 2024, Bolaños was traded to the

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of the

. He made two starts for Oaxaca, but struggled immensely to a 15.19 ERA with 6 strikeouts across innings.

Algodoneros de Unión Laguna

On May 9, 2024, Bolaños was traded to the Algodoneros de Unión Laguna of the

. He made five starts for Laguna, posting a 1–2 record with a 7.71 ERA and seven strikeouts across innings. Bolaños was released by the Algodoneros on June 14.

Conspiradores de Querétaro

On March 5, 2025, Bolaños signed with the

of the

. He was released prior to the start of the season on March 28. On April 22, 2025, Bolaños signed with the Conspiradores de Querétaro of the

. In 10 appearances (nine starts) for Querétaro, he struggled to a 1-4 record and 10.50 ERA with 22 strikeouts over 36 innings of work. Bolaños was released by the Conspiradores on June 19.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Bolaños, Ronald 1996 births Living people Algodoneros de Unión Laguna players Amarillo Sod Poodles players Arizona Complex League Royals players Baseball players from Mayabeque Province Cañeros de Los Mochis players Conspiradores de Querétaro players Cuban League players Cuban expatriate baseball players in Mexico Cuban expatriate baseball players in the Dominican Republic Cuban expatriate baseball players in the United States Diablos Rojos del México players Fort Wayne TinCaps players Guerreros de Oaxaca players Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp players Kansas City Royals players Lake Elsinore Storm players Major League Baseball pitchers Major League Baseball players from Cuba 21st-century Cuban sportsmen Omaha Storm Chasers players People from Santa Cruz del Norte San Diego Padres players Toros del Este players 2023 World Baseball Classic players