Leo Rosales

Leonel Rosales (born May 29, 1981 in Los Angeles, California) is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Rosales attended California State University, Northridge and was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 20th round (581st overall) of the 2003 Major League Baseball Draft. He spent 4 1/2 seasons in the Padres system. On July 27, , he was acquired by the Arizona Diamondbacks for outfielder Scott Hairston. He had been out with a right hand injury since June 5, 2007, when the Arizona Diamondbacks acquired him.

He played in the winter of 2007 in the Mexican Pacific League with the Naranjeros of Hermosillo.

Rosales made his Major League debut on June 15, , for the Diamondbacks.

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