Lisalverto Bonilla

{{Infobox baseball biography

|name = Lisalverto Bonilla

|image = Lisalverto Bonilla (cropped).png

|caption = Bonilla with Tigres del Licey in 2020

|team = Free agent

|number =

|position = Pitcher

|bats = Switch

|throws = Right

|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1990|6|18}}

|birth_place = Samaná, Dominican Republic

|debutleague = MLB

|debutdate = September 4

|debutyear = 2014

|debutteam = Texas Rangers

|debut2league = KBO

|debut2date = March 27

|debut2year = 2018

|debut2team = Samsung Lions

|debut3league = CPBL

|debut3date = April 15

|debut3year = 2020

|debut3team = Rakuten Monkeys

|statyear = 2017 season

|statleague = MLB

|stat1label = Win–loss record

|stat1value = 4–3

|stat2label = Earned run average

|stat2value = 6.28

|stat3label = Strikeouts

|stat3value = 45

|stat2year = 2018 season

|stat2league = KBO

|stat21label = Win–loss record

|stat21value = 7–10

|stat22label = Earned run average

|stat22value = 5.30

|stat23label = Strikeouts

|stat23value = 151

|stat3league = CPBL

|stat3year = 2021 season

|stat31label = Win–loss record

|stat31value = 12–11

|stat32label = Earned run average

|stat32value = 5.00

|stat33label = Strikeouts

|stat33value = 153

|teams =

Texas Rangers ({{mlby|2014}})
Cincinnati Reds ({{mlby|2017}})
Samsung Lions ({{kboy|2018}})
Rakuten Monkeys ({{baseball year|2020}})
Uni-President Lions ({{baseball year|2021}})

}}

Lisalverto Bonilla (born June 18, 1990) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers and Cincinnati Reds, in the KBO League for the Samsung Lions, and in the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) for the Rakuten Monkeys and Uni-President Lions.

Career

=Philadelphia Phillies=

Bonilla signed as an international free agent with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2008. He was named to appear in the All-Star Futures Game in 2012, but was unable to play due to a thumb injury.{{cite web|url=http://m.phillies.mlb.com/news/article/34702708 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160116173005/http://m.phillies.mlb.com/news/article/34702708 |url-status=dead |archive-date=January 16, 2016 |title=Injured Phillies prospect pitcher Lisalverto Bonilla misses chance to shine in Futures Game |work=MLB.com |date=June 19, 2012 |access-date=March 25, 2013}}

=Texas Rangers=

On December 9, 2012, the Phillies traded Bonilla to the Texas Rangers with Josh Lindblom for Michael Young.{{cite web|url=http://m.mlb.com/news/article/40580524 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304082015/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/40580524 |url-status=dead |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |title=Michael Young deal could lead to series of moves for Texas|work=MLB.com |date=December 9, 2012 |access-date=March 25, 2013}}

The Rangers promoted Bonilla to the major leagues on September 2, 2014.{{cite news|title=Rangers recall RHP Bonilla, INF Sardinas, and RHP Tepesch from Round Rock|url=http://m.rangers.mlb.com/news/article/92711930/rangers-recall-rhp-bonilla-inf-sardinas-and-rhp-tepesch-from-round-rock|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150906003518/http://m.rangers.mlb.com/news/article/92711930/rangers-recall-rhp-bonilla-inf-sardinas-and-rhp-tepesch-from-round-rock|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 6, 2015|access-date=April 12, 2015|work=MLB.com|date=September 2, 2014}} He made his major league debut on September 4, pitching three innings against the Seattle Mariners, and allowing two hits.{{cite news|last1=Sullivan|first1=T. R.|title=Rangers lose sixth straight with rout by Mariners|url=http://m.mlb.com/news/article/93114330/texas-rangers-lose-sixth-straight-with-rout-at-hands-of-seattle-mariners|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304080013/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/93114330/texas-rangers-lose-sixth-straight-with-rout-at-hands-of-seattle-mariners|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 4, 2016|work=MLB.com|date=September 4, 2014}} Bonilla started the 2015 season on the 15-day disabled list due to shoulder impingement.{{cite news|last1=Sullivan|first1=T. R.|title=Rangers will take final roster decisions to Sunday|url=http://m.rangers.mlb.com/news/article/116342002/rangers-will-take-final-roster-decisions-to-sunday|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150407214110/http://m.rangers.mlb.com/news/article/116342002/rangers-will-take-final-roster-decisions-to-sunday|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 7, 2015|access-date=April 12, 2015|work=MLB.com|date=April 4, 2014}} On April 11, it was announced Bonilla had also suffered an elbow injury. He was moved to the 60-day disabled list.{{cite news|title=Rangers put lefty Holland on 60-day disabled list|url=https://www.espn.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=12669607|access-date=April 12, 2015|agency=Associated Press|work=ESPN.com|date=April 11, 2015}}

=Los Angeles Dodgers=

On October 21, 2015, Bonilla was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Dodgers.{{cite news|title=Rangers assign 4 players to Triple-A, lose Bonilla on waiver|url=https://www.espn.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=13942974|access-date=October 23, 2015|agency=Associated Press|work=ESPN.com|date=October 21, 2015}}{{cite news|last1=Berry|first1=Adam|title=Rangers assign four outright to Triple-A|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/texas-rangers-assign-four-outright-to-triple-a/c-155178566|access-date=October 23, 2015|work=MLB.com|date=October 21, 2015}} However, they chose to non-tender him on December 2, making him a free agent.{{cite web|url=http://www.truebluela.com/2015/12/2/9823420/juan-nicasio-lisalverto-bonilla-non-tender-dodgers-free-agent|title=Dodgers non-tender Juan Nicasio, Lisalverto Bonilla|work=SB Nation|first=Eric|last=Stephen|date=December 2, 2015|access-date=December 2, 2015}} The Dodgers later re-signed him to a minor league contract with a spring training invitation{{cite web|url=http://www.truebluela.com/2015/12/9/9876290/lisalverto-bonilla-brooks-brown-non-roster-invitees-dodgers-2016|title=Lisalverto Bonilla, Brooks Brown get non-roster invitations to spring training|work=SB Nation|first=Eric|last=Stephen|date=December 9, 2015}} and he was assigned to the Triple-A Oklahoma City Dodgers to begin the season.{{cite web|url=http://www.news9.com/story/31662833/okc-dodgers-release-2016-opening-day-roster|title=OKC Dodgers Release 2016 Opening Day Roster|work=news9.com|date=April 6, 2016|access-date=April 7, 2016}} He pitched in 24 games for Oklahoma City and seven for the Tulsa Drillers in 2016. He was 5–7 in the 31 games and made 13 starts. His combined ERA was 3.97.{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.cgi?id=bonill001lis|title=Lisalverto Bonilla Register Statistics & History|work=Baseball Reference}} Bonilla elected free agency following the season on November 7, 2016.{{Cite web|title=Minor League Free Agents 2016|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2016/|access-date=July 25, 2024|website=baseballamerica.com|date=November 8, 2016 |language=en}}

=Pittsburgh Pirates=

On November 29, 2016, Bonilla signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates for one-year at the major league minimum $575,000.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/press-release/pirates-sign-free-agent-rhp-lisalverto-bonilla-209879008|title=Pirates sign free agent RHP Lisalverto Bonilla|website=Major League Baseball|language=en-US|access-date=2017-02-13}}

On February 9, 2017, with the Pirates looking to clear a spot on the 40-man roster, Bonilla was designated for assignment.{{Cite web|url=http://m.pirates.mlb.com/news/article/215622674/pat-light-traded-from-twins-to-pirates/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170210005634/http://m.pirates.mlb.com/news/article/215622674/pat-light-traded-from-twins-to-pirates/|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 10, 2017|title=Pat Light traded from Twins to Pirates|website=Pittsburgh Pirates|language=en-US|access-date=2017-02-13}}

=Cincinnati Reds=

On February 13, 2017, Bonilla was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Reds.{{Cite news|url=https://twitter.com/Reds/status/831210893245440001|title=Cincinnati Reds on Twitter|newspaper=Twitter|access-date=2017-02-13|language=en}} 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 Chicago Cubs and was optioned back to Triple-A Louisville the next day. Bonilla was released by the Reds on September 1, 2017.{{Cite web | url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/reds-lisalverto-bonilla-released-by-reds/ |title = Reds' Lisalverto Bonilla: Released by Reds| date=September 2017 }}

=Cleveland Indians=

On December 18, 2017, Bonilla signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians. The deal included an invitation to the Indians' 2018 spring training camp.{{cite news|title=Indians invite RHP Lisalverto Bonilla to Major League camp|url=https://www.mlb.com/indians/news/indians-invite-rhp-lisalverto-bonilla-to-major-league-camp/c-263728792|publisher=Indians.com|date=December 18, 2017}}

=Samsung Lions=

On February 16, 2018, Bonilla was released by the Indians to sign with the Samsung Lions of the KBO. He became a free agent following the 2018 season.

=Tigres de Quintana Roo=

On April 21, 2019, Bonilla signed with the Tigres de Quintana Roo of the Mexican League. In 4 games (2 starts) 11 innings he went 0–0 with a 4.09 ERA and 9 strikeouts.

=Rakuten Monkeys=

On February 17, 2020, Bonilla signed with the Rakuten Monkeys of the Chinese Professional Baseball League.{{cite web|url=http://cpblstats.com/rakuten-monkeys-sign-lisalverto-bonilla/|title=Rakuten Monkeys Sign Lisalverto Bonilla|date=February 17, 2020|access-date=February 18, 2020}} He became a free agent following the season.

=Uni-President Lions=

On July 26, 2021, Bonilla signed with the Uni-President Lions of the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL).{{Cite web|url=http://cpblstats.com/uni-lions-sign-lisalverto-bonilla/|title = Uni-Lions Sign Lisalverto Bonilla|date = 26 July 2021}} He became a free agent following the season.

=Pericos de Puebla=

On February 1, 2022, Bonilla signed with the Pericos de Puebla of the Mexican League.{{cite web|url=https://www.pericosdepuebla.com/pitcheo-dominicano-al-nido/|title=PITCHEO DOMINICANO AL NIDO

|website=pericosdepuebla.com|date=February 2022

|language=ES|access-date=February 1, 2022}} In five starts for Puebla, he logged a 1-0 record and 8.14 ERQ with 14 strikeouts across 21 innings pitched. Bonilla was released by the Pericos on May 19.

=El Águila de Veracruz=

On June 22, 2022, Bonilla signed with El Águila de Veracruz of the Mexican League.{{cite web|url=https://elaguiladeveracruz.com/blogs/news/bonilla-se-une-a-el-aguila|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220622210455/https://elaguiladeveracruz.com/blogs/news/bonilla-se-une-a-el-aguila|url-status=usurped|archive-date=June 22, 2022|title=Bonilla se une a El Águila|website=elaguiladeveracruz.com|date=14 August 2019 |language=ES|access-date=June 25, 2022}} He made 8 starts for Veracruz down the stretch, posting a 1–5 record and 4.91 ERA with 30 strikeouts in 33 innings pitched. Bonilla was released by the team on January 19, 2023.{{cite web | url=https://www.mlb.com/player/lisalverto-bonilla-570810 | title=Lisalverto Bonilla Stats, Fantasy & News | website=MLB.com }}

=Bravos de León=

On March 13, 2025, after two years of inactivity, Bonilla signed with the Leones de Yucatán of the Mexican League.https://x.com/Beisbolpuro/status/1900308023270051869 However, he did not appear in a game for Yucatán. On May 10, Bonilla signed with the Bravos de León.{{Cite web|title=LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 10 de mayo de 2025|url=https://lmb.com.mx/noticias/lmb-movimientos-en-listas-de-reserva-10-de-mayo-de-2025|access-date=May 11, 2025|website=lmb.com.mx|language=es}} In four appearances for León, he struggled to an 11.00 ERA with four strikeouts over nine innings pitched. Bonilla was released by the Bravos on May 29.{{Cite web|title=LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 29 de mayo de 2025|url=https://lmb.com.mx/noticias/lmb-movimientos-en-listas-de-reserva-29-de-mayo-de-2025|access-date=May 30, 2025|website=lmb.com.mx|language=es}}