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Ronald Belisario | Relief Pitcher

Team: Los Angeles Dodgers
Age / DOB:  (30) / 12/31/1982
Ht / Wt:  6'3' / 237
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Ronald Belisario sits on a 3.22 ERA through 23 appearances.
Belisario put up a nice 2.54 ERA while striking out nearly a batter per inning last season. He's punched out one less batter per nine innings in 2013 and his control hasn't been quite as sharp. Currently, Belisario is allowing the highest batting average, on-base percentage and slugging percentage of his career, but he has been slightly unlucky with balls in play, May 24 - 2:46 AM

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Ronald Belisario - R - Dodgers

Dodgers avoided arbitration with RHP Ronald Belisario by agreeing to a one-year, $1.45 million contract.

He was arbitration-eligible for the first time as a Super 2 player. Belisario put up a nice 2.54 ERA while striking out nearly a batter per inning last season. He'll help set up for Brandon League in 2013.
Jan 18 - 3:11 PM
Ronald Belisario - R - Dodgers

Ronald Belisario has been kicked off his Venezuelan Winter League team for disciplinary reasons.

Belisario requested a personal leave of absence, according to the Los Angeles Times, and then did not return when scheduled. It's a troubling story given the 29-year-old right-hander's past issues with cocaine, but for now it won't affect his status with the Dodgers. Belisario posted a superb 2.54 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 69/29 K/BB ratio across 71 innings of relief in 2012.
Source: Los Angeles Times
Thu, Dec 20, 2012 09:03:00 AM
Ronald Belisario - R - Dodgers

Ronald Belisario struck out the side in the ninth and claimed a win Sunday against the Diamondbacks.

Brandon League got the save chance over Belisario in place of Kenley Jansen on Saturday, but Belisario owners can be happy about the victory today. He has four wins to go along with his 2.60 ERA.
Sun, Sep 2, 2012 07:35:00 PM
Ronald Belisario - R - Dodgers

Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said Ronald Belisario and Brandon League will share the closer role while Kenley Jansen (irregular heartbeat) is out.

Belisario converted a five-out save Wednesday. "Beli's thrown the ball really well," Mattingly said. "He's had a few little stretches [of trouble], but his stuff is good. Brandon started off a little shaky but has been really good." With Jansen possibly out for the season, both Belisario and League are worth scooping up.
Related: Brandon League
Source: Los Angeles Times
Fri, Aug 31, 2012 11:04:00 AM
Ronald Belisario - R - Dodgers

Ronald Belisario got five outs for a save against the Rockies on Wednesday.

No word yet on why Kenley Jansen wasn't called on. He struggled in a mop-up situation last night, but he threw just 16 pitches. Belisario's save was his first of the year after 21 holds. He's been a big asset with his 2.75 ERA in 52 1/3 innings this season.
Wed, Aug 29, 2012 06:18:00 PM
Ronald Belisario - R - Dodgers

Ronald Belisario has posted a 1.25 ERA in 21 relief appearances since returning to the major leagues.

Belisario was activated from the restricted list in early May after serving a 25-game suspension for violating MLB's drug policy, and he's been on a roll ever since. Entering Thursday, the righty had allowed just nine hits in 21 2/3 innings while tallying three wins and six holds.
Source: Los Angeles Daily News
Thu, Jun 21, 2012 09:29:00 AM
Ronald Belisario - R - Dodgers

Dodgers activated RHP Ronald Belisario from the restricted list.

Belisario was eligible to return after serving a 25-game suspension for violating MLB's drug program. The 29-year-old right-hander missed all of last season after failing to obtain a work visa in his native Venezuela. Look for him in middle relief.
Thu, May 3, 2012 07:48:00 PM
Ronald Belisario - R - Dodgers

Ronald Belisario is eligible to be activated from the restricted list Friday, but it's not a sure thing that he will be.

Belisario is serving a 25-game suspension for violating MLB's drug program. The Dodgers like him as a one-inning reliever, but right now they need someone that can go multiple innings. "He likes to let it fly for one inning," pitching coach Rick Honeycutt said. "When he's on, he can be dominant, but that's 20 pitches or less, and after that, his stuff changes." Belisario is out of options, so he'd have to pass through waivers if the Dodgers try to send him to the minors.
Source: Dodgers.mlb.com
Tue, May 1, 2012 10:50:00 PM
Ronald Belisario - R - Dodgers

Dodgers placed RHP Ronald Belisario on the restricted list.

And back he goes. Belisario was just activated off the restricted list two weeks ago, but the Dodgers have thrown him back on just before the start of the regular season. He has to serve a 25-game suspension before he can rejoin the Los Angeles bullpen.
Wed, Apr 4, 2012 08:36:00 PM
Ronald Belisario - R - Dodgers

Dodgers reinstated RHP Ronald Belisario from the restricted list.

Belisario missed all of the 2011 season while receiving treatment for a substance abuse problem. He's still required to serve a 25-game suspension this year but should be ready to join the Dodgers' bullpen soon after.
Thu, Mar 22, 2012 05:44:00 PM
Ronald Belisario - R - Dodgers

Ronald Belisario was sent to a local hospital Tuesday after being diagnosed with strep throat.

The Dodgers will keep Belisario away from camp for the next couple of days to ensure that the strep doesn't spread. The 29-year-old right-hander has to serve a 25-game suspension when the regular season opens, so he's not in any hurry this spring.
Source: Dodgers.mlb.com
Tue, Mar 13, 2012 03:18:00 PM
Ronald Belisario - R - Dodgers

Ronald Belisario said Wednesday that he previously tested positive for cocaine.

Belisario wouldn't say when the test took place and said he only used the substance once. He received treatment for a substance abuse problem during the 2010 season, but he said Wednesday that it wasn't for cocaine. The 28-year-old right-hander missed the entire 2011 season and is still required to serve a 25-game suspension for a drug of abuse.
Source: Dylan Hernandez on Twitter
Wed, Feb 22, 2012 10:34:00 AM
Ronald Belisario - R - Dodgers

Ronald Belisario has already arrived at Dodgers camp.

Belisario is hoping to make things right after failing a test for a drug of abuse and missing all of the 2011 season. The 29-year-old right-hander had a 2.04 ERA and 64/29 K/BB ratio in 70 2/3 innings as a rookie in 2009. He'll have to serve a 25-game suspension this year before being considered for a 25-man roster spot.
Source: Dodgers.mlb.com
Tue, Jan 31, 2012 03:21:00 PM
Ronald Belisario - R - Dodgers

According to Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times, Ronald Belisario's 25-game suspension is for a drug of abuse.

The specific drug is not known, but Belisario did miss more than a month during the 2010 season in order to receive treatment for a substance abuse problem. The 28-year-old right-hander recently received a visa in his native Venezuela after missing the entire 2011 season, but he will have to serve the suspension once the 2012 season begins.
Source: Los Angeles Times
Wed, Dec 21, 2011 10:43:00 AM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1A.J. Ellis
2Ramon Hernandez
3Tim Federowicz
1B1Adrian Gonzalez
2Scott Van Slyke
2B1Mark Ellis
2Nick Punto
SS1Hanley Ramirez
2Dee Gordon
3B1Luis Cruz
2Juan Uribe
LF1Carl Crawford
2Jerry Hairston Jr.
3Skip Schumaker
CF1Matt Kemp
RF1Andre Ethier
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Clayton Kershaw
2Zack Greinke
3Josh Beckett
4Chad Billingsley
5Hyun-Jin Ryu
6Chris Capuano
7Ted Lilly
8Stephen Fife
9Matthew Magill
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Brandon League
2Kenley Jansen
3Matt Guerrier
4J.P. Howell
5Ronald Belisario
6Scott Elbert
7Paco Rodriguez
8Shawn Tolleson
9Javy Guerra