Ronald Bolaños

2⁄3 innings.

Kansas City Royals

On July 16, 2020, Bolaños and Franchy Cordero were traded to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for Tim Hill. ^[9] With the 2020 Kansas City Royals, Bolaños appeared in 2 games, compiling a 0–2 record with 12.27 ERA and 2 strikeouts in 3.2 innings pitched. ^[10]

On June 18, 2021, Bolaños was placed on the 60-day injured list with a right forearm strain. ^[11] 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 18.1 innings pitched. On June 27, 2022, he was designated for assignment following the promotion of Vinnie Pasquantino. ^[12] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers on July 4. ^[13] In 28 appearances for Omaha to close out the year, he struggled to a 6.26 ERA with 34 strikeouts in 41.2 innings pitched.

Bolaños was released by the Royals organization on March 24, 2023. ^[14]

Miami Marlins

On April 16, 2023, Bolaños signed a minor league deal with the Miami Marlins. In 16 games (15 starts) for the Triple–A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, he struggled to a 3–10 record and 8.63 ERA with 48 strikeouts in 65+2⁄3 innings pitched. On August 3, Bolaños was released by the Marlins organization. ^[15]

Diablos Rojos del México

On February 8, 2024, Bolaños signed with the Diablos Rojos del México of the Mexican League. ^[16] He made two appearances for México, logging a 4.15 ERA with two strikeouts across 4+1⁄3 innings of work.

Guerreros de Oaxaca

On April 21, 2024, Bolaños was traded to the Guerreros de Oaxaca of the Mexican League. ^[17] He made two starts for Oaxaca, but struggled immensely to a 15.19 ERA with 6 strikeouts across 5+1⁄3 innings.

Algodoneros de Unión Laguna

On May 9, 2024, Bolaños was traded to the Algodoneros de Unión Laguna of the Mexican League. ^[18] He made five starts for Laguna, posting a 1–2 record with a 7.71 ERA and seven strikeouts across 16+1⁄3 innings. Bolaños was released by the Algodoneros on June 14. ^[19]

Guerreros de Oaxaca (second stint)

On March 5, 2025, Bolaños signed with the Guerreros de Oaxaca of the Mexican League. ^[20]

References

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2. San Diego Padres (August 11, 2016). "Padres sign Cuban RHP Ronald Bolanos". MLB.com . Retrieved September 2, 2019.
3. Chris Goff (May 19, 2017). "Touted Cuban prospect Bolanos joins team to fill out six-man rotation". The Journal Gazette . Retrieved September 2, 2019.
4. Bill Center (February 1, 2019). "PadresOnDeck: Cuban Pitchers Baez, Bolaños, Perez Climbing through Padres' System". Friar Wire. MLB.com . Retrieved September 2, 2019.
5. Brian Stultz (August 25, 2019). "Bolanos fetches six more zeros for Poodles". MiLB.com. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
6. Dennis Lin (August 23, 2019). "Padres prospect Owen Miller keeps hitting, moving closer to making a big-league impact". The Athletic . Retrieved September 1, 2019.
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8. Jake Rill (September 3, 2019). "Bolanos' mettle on display in promising debut". MLB.com . Retrieved September 4, 2019.
9. "Royals land slugging OF Cordero from SD". MLB.com .
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11. "Royals Select Anthony Swarzak". June 18, 2021.
12. "Royals' Ronald Bolaños: Removed from 40-man roster". cbssports.com. June 27, 2022. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
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14. "Transactions".
15. "Transactions".
16. "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 8 de febrero de 2024". milb.com. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
17. "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 21 de abril de 2024". milb.com. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
18. "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 9 de mayo de 2024". milb.com. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
19. "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 14 de junio de 2024". milb.com (in Spanish). Retrieved June 15, 2024.
20. https://x.com/Beisbolpuro/status/1897366231201804444/photo/1

External links

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Ronald Bolaños
Bolaños with the Omaha Storm Chasers in 2021
Guerreros de Oaxaca
Pitcher
Born: (1996-08-23) August 23, 1996 (age 28) Jaruco, Cuba
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 3, 2019, for the San Diego Padres

v t e Cuba roster – 2023 World Baseball Classic
1 Roel Santos 5 Yadil Mujica 7 Yoelkis Guibert 8 Luis Mateo 10 Yoán Moncada 16 Lorenzo Quintana 17 Andrys Pérez 21 Naykel Cruz 22 Frank Álvarez 27 Yurisbel Gracial 29 Yariel Rodríguez 30 José Rodríguez 33 Yadir Drake 40 Ariel Martínez 44 Dayán García 45 Miguel Romero 47 Yeudis Reyes 52 Yoenis Céspedes 53 Elián Leyva 54 Alfredo Despaigne 55 Roenis Elías 57 Ronald Bolaños 58 Yoanni Yera 71 Erisbel Arruebarrena 77 Andy Ibáñez 83 Carlos Viera 88 Luis Robert Jr. 89 Liván Moinelo 92 Raidel Martínez 98 Onelki García
Manager 6 Armando Johnson Coaches Bench Coach 11 Germán Mesa Hitting Coach 46 Orestes Kindelán Pitching Coach 24 Jose Elosegui Pitching Coach 99 Pedro Luis Lazo First Base Coach 9 Armando Ferrer Third Base Coach 39 Rafael Muñoz Bullpen Catcher 66 Iván Prieto Coach 37 Humberto Guevara