Emilio Bonifácio
LF FA
Thu 8/6/20 11:53 AM

The Nationals designated Bonifacio for assignment Thursday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
With Josh Harrison and Wilmer Difo having emerged as the Nationals' preferred utility men off the bench, Bonifacio was the odd man out as Washington reduced its active roster from 30 to 28 men. Since Bonifacio doesn't have minor-league options remaining, he'll now get exposed to waivers, though he'll stick in Washington's 60-man player pool if he ultimately goes unclaimed. He appeared in three of the big club's games, going hitless in three at-bats.

Emilio Bonifácio
LF FA
Thu 7/23/20 6:14 PM

The Nationals selected Bonifacio's contract Wednesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 35-year-old Bonifacio has reached the majors for the first time since the 2017 season in what will be his second stint in Washington. As a speedy switch-hitter who can play multiple positions in the infield and outfield, Bonifacio should prove useful for the Nationals in a reserve role.

Emilio Bonifácio
LF FA
Mon 6/29/20 9:19 AM

Bonifacio has been added to the Nationals' 60-man player pool, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran utility player last played in the majors in 2017, but he apparently showed the Nats enough as an NRI this spring that they will keep him around for depth purposes. Bonifacio's best path to big-league action may come as a pinch runner -- a role the new extra-innings rules will make a little more prominent -- but even then, he'd have to compete with Andrew Stevenson for opportunities.

Emilio Bonifácio
LF FA
Tue 1/28/20 11:36 AM

Bonifacio signed with the Nationals as a non-roster invitee Tuesday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bonifacio will make $1 million if he makes the big-league roster. That doesn't appear to be particularly likely, as he'll turn 35 in April and hasn't appeared in the big leagues since 2017. He spent last year with Triple-A Durham in the Rays' system, hitting .286/.353/.475 over 76 games.

Emilio Bonifácio
LF FA
Tue 4/2/19 5:10 PM

Bonifacio was recently released by the Rays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bonifacio declined to report to the Rays' minor-league camp after being reassigned March 22, prompting the organization to cut him loose. The 33-year-old is likely exploring his options elsewhere around baseball, but is apparently still open to a return to the Rays, presumably on another minor-league deal

Emilio Bonifácio
LF FA
Fri 3/22/19 4:31 PM

Bonifacio was reassigned to minor-league camp Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bonifacio hit well with a .333 average this spring, but his lack of extra-base hits and walks likely hurt him in battling for a roster spot. Regardless, the 33-year-old showcase himself fairly well and should provide solid outfield depth at Triple-A Durham for the Rays.

Emilio Bonifácio
LF FA
Sat 3/16/19 1:54 PM

Bonifacio is hitting .375 (9-for-24) this spring after going 3-for-4 with an RBI single and a run in a 7-3 split-squad win over the Tigers on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Bonifacio has been making waves as a non-roster invitee by displaying the same hot bat he wielded during his 2018 season in the independent Atlantic League. The veteran slashed an impressive .348/.385/.458 during his 70-game stint, and he's been similarly productive over a considerably smaller sample thus far during the exhibition slate. Bonifacio would likely still be hard-pressed to carve out an Opening Day roster spot in a crowded Rays outfield, but he could certainly serve as quality organizational depth at Triple-A Durham.

Emilio Bonifácio
LF FA
Mon 1/28/19 2:18 PM

Bonifacio signed a minor-league contract with the Rays on Monday which included an invitation to spring training, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bonifacio represents organizational depth for the Rays. The 33-year-old outfielder hasn't appeared in the majors since 2017, when he hit just .132/.150/.211 across 38 games for the Diamondbacks. He spent the majority of last season in the independent Atlantic League, slashing .348/.385/.458 with 20 stolen bases in 70 games for the Long Island Ducks.

Emilio Bonifácio
LF FA
Fri 8/31/18 5:57 PM

Bonifacio joined the Brewers on a minor-league deal Friday and will head to Triple-A Colorado Springs.
EDGE Analysis
The Brewers purchased Bonifacio's contract from the Long Island Ducks of the independent Atlantic League. The 33-year-old has appeared in 831 major-league games over his 11-year career, hitting an uninspiring .256/.313/.333. He's unlikely to be a significant fantasy asset down the stretch.

Emilio Bonifácio
LF FA
Thu 5/10/18 5:07 PM

Bonifacio is playing with the Long Island Ducks of the independent Atlantic League, the Hartford Courant reports.
EDGE Analysis
The utility player last appeared in the majors in 2017, batting just .132 in a brief stint with the Braves. Bonifacio will try to revive his playing career away from affiliated baseball for now, though it's tough to see him making an impact in Major League Baseball anymore now that he isn't able to burn on the base paths.