The Reds have claimed RHP Lisalverto Bonilla off waivers. He was added to the 40-man roster, claiming the last empty spot on the 40-man. Bonilla had been designated for assignment by the Pittsburgh Pirates last week.
Here are the particulars on Bonilla:
The 26-year-old Bonilla made his big league debut with the Rangers back in 2014 but missed the 2015 season due to Tommy John surgery. Once a fairly well-regarded prospect in the Phillies and Rangers organizations — the Rangers picked him up from Philadelphia in the trade that sent infielder Michael Young to the Phils — Bonilla spent the 2016 season working his way back to health in the Dodgers’ organization.