Mike Bolsinger

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2⁄3 innings. [12]

Bolsinger began the 2013 season with nine appearances for Mobile, six of which were starts, and pitched to a 4–0 record, 2.51 ERA, and 31 strikeouts when he was promoted to Reno. Bolsinger would make 17 starts for Reno, and post a 7–7 win–loss record, 4.72 ERA. [12]

Bolsinger was called up to the majors for the first time on April 14, 2014. [13] He pitched three innings of relief that day against the New York Mets, while allowing six hits and two runs. [14] He got his first Major League start on April 19 against the Los Angeles Dodgers and allowed seven runs in four innings to take the loss and recorded his first win when he worked 6.2 innings against the Chicago Cubs on April 24. [15] That was his only win however as he went 1–6 with a 5.50 ERA in 10 games (nine starts) for the Diamondbacks in 2014. [11] He also made 16 starts for Reno and was 8–3 with a 3.93 ERA. [12] He was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks on November 20, 2014. [16]

Los Angeles Dodgers

Bolsinger was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for cash considerations on November 22, 2014. He was assigned to the Triple-A Oklahoma City Dodgers. [17] The Dodgers recalled him from the minors to make a spot start on April 23 against the San Francisco Giants. [18] He pitched 6 innings, allowing one run on 5 hits and had 5 strikeouts, but was not involved in the decision. [19] He returned to the minors the following day. [20] On May 23 against the San Diego Padres, Bolsinger retired 23 straight batters after giving up a leadoff single to Yangervis Solarte as he and Kenley Jansen faced only the minimum 27 batters in the game. [21] He rejoined the Dodgers when rosters expanded in September. In 21 starts, he was 6–6 with a 3.62 ERA. [22] Bolsinger began the 2016 season in Triple-A. He made six starts for the Dodgers in 2016, posting a 1–4 record, 6.83 ERA, and 25 strikeouts in 272⁄3 innings. [11]

Toronto Blue Jays

On August 1, 2016, the Dodgers traded Bolsinger to the Toronto Blue Jays for Jesse Chavez. [23] He was optioned to the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons, and recalled by the Blue Jays the following day. [24] He was optioned back to Buffalo on August 3, without appearing in a game for Toronto. On April 1, 2017, Bolsinger was designated for assignment. [25] He cleared waivers and was assigned back to Buffalo. On May 9, Bolsinger was called up by the Blue Jays. [26] He made his first appearance for the Blue Jays that night, making a start and allowing two runs in 52⁄3 innings in a 6–0 defeat to the Cleveland Indians. [27] On June 1, Bolsinger was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays. [28] After clearing waivers, he accepted an assignment back to Triple-A Buffalo. On July 3, Bolsinger was re-added to the roster and recalled. [29] On July 18, during the 13th inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox, Bolsinger became the second pitcher in franchise history to strike out 4 men in an inning, when he struck out Mitch Moreland, Jackie Bradley Jr., Deven Marrero, and Christian Vázquez. Bolsinger would take the loss in the game after allowing a walk-off home run to Hanley Ramírez in the 15th inning. [30] He was designated for assignment on August 5. On October 2, Bolsinger elected free agency. [31]

Chiba Lotte Marines

On December 13, 2017, Bolsinger signed with the Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). [32] He was selected to the 2018 NPB All-Star game. [33] Bolsinger finished the 2018 campaign with a 13–2 record and 3.06 ERA with 84 strikeouts in 117.2 innings pitched. On January 9, 2019, he re-signed with the Marines. [34] Bolsinger worked to a 5–6 record and 4.42 ERA in 23 appearances in 2019. On November 30, the Marines announced Bolsinger would not return for the next season. [35] On December 2, 2019, he became a free agent. [36] In his two seasons for the Mariners, Bolsinger had a 17–8 record with a 3.79 ERA and 170 strikeouts.

Long Island Ducks

On March 16, 2021, Bolsinger signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. [37] Bolsinger pitched in 15 games for the Ducks, logging a 1–4 record and 5.31 ERA with 37 strikeouts. He became a free agent following the season.

Post-playing career

In September 2021, Bolsinger joined Millsaps College as a coach for the baseball team. [38]

Houston Astros lawsuit

In February 2020, following MLB's findings in the Houston Astros sign stealing scandal, Bolsinger filed a lawsuit against the Houston Astros for personal damages to his career. Additionally, he is demanding that the Astros donate their $31 million in 2017 postseason bonuses to charity. [39] Bolsinger authored an opinion article in The Washington Post explaining his reason for suing the Astros. [40] Curiously, he filed the lawsuit in California despite there being no connection between Bolsinger, the Astros, or California. Judge David Cowan of the Los Angeles Superior Court dismissed the lawsuit. [41] A refiling in Texas led to a subsequent nonfiling by August 2021, which meant the case was dismissed without prejudice. [42]

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Mike Bolsinger
MG 6285 Mike Bolsinger.jpg
Bolsinger with the Los Angeles Dodgers
Pitcher
Born: (1988-01-29) January 29, 1988 (age 35)
McKinney, Texas, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Professional debut
MLB: April 14, 2014, for the Arizona Diamondbacks
NPB: March 31, 2018, for the Chiba Lotte Marines
Last appearance
MLB: August 4, 2017, for the Toronto Blue Jays
NPB: September 20, 2019, for the Chiba Lotte Marines