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How Emilio Pagan Shakes Up Reliever Market by Declining 2027 Option

A closer who has three seasons with at least 20 saves is officially on the market. The Cincinnati Reds announced Saturday that right-handed reliever Emilio Pagan declined his $10 million player option, becoming a free agent for the 2027 season.

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Cincinnati Reds Officially Part Ways With Top Pitcher

Emilio Pagán declined his $10 million player option with the Cincinnati Reds for the 2027 season on Saturday, becoming a free agent and leaving the club in search of a new closer, via MLB.com.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 31

Instant Impact of Emilio Pagán's Shocking Opt-Out from Deal with Reds

The Cincinnati Reds were recently hit with a bombshell, as closer Emilio Pagán opted out of his contract with the team. The righty now lands in free agency, where he could sign a new deal with whichever team he'd like.

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Emilio Pagán declines option to stay with Reds, reaches free agency

The Cincinnati Reds got news on Saturday that they’d be free of an otherwise $10 million obligation for the 2027 season. Of course, they also got news that they’re going to need to go find a closer for the 2027 season, too.

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Reds Make Decisions on Eugenio Suarez and Pierce Johnson for 2027

It was a big day for offseason news for the Cincinnati Reds. The Reds announced on social media that they declined the mutual options on right-hander Pierce Johnson and infielder Eugenio Suarez, making both players free agents.

Pierce Johnson News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 31

Reds Decline Mutual Options For Eugenio Suárez, Pierce Johnson

The Reds have declined their 2027 mutual options for third baseman Eugenio Suárez and right-hander Pierce Johnson, the team announced. Both players are now free agents, leaving the Reds with five openings on their 40-man roster.

Emilio Pagan News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 31

Emilio Pagán Declines Player Option

Reliever Emilio Pagán has declined his $10MM player option with the Reds for 2027, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR reports. Unless he signs a new deal with the Reds by 4 p.m.

Cincinnati Reds News / Viral Sports News / October 31

Cincinnati Reds Named in Surprising All-Star Trade Rumor

The Cincinnati Reds closed out a frustrating 2026 campaign with a 75-87 record and clear evidence that their offense needs reinforcement before baseball’s looming lockout on December 2 freezes the market.

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / October 31

Trading away Elly De La Cruz would be a metaphor for the Cincinnati Reds as a franchise

Imagine you are a last place Major League Baseball club, one devoid of both recent success or generational success. You also find yourself without a ready-made farm system that’s poised to step up immediately and begin to pick up the pieces strewn across the floor.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 31

Reds Veteran Pitcher Projected to Sign 1-Year, $3.9 Million Deal in Free Agency

The Cincinnati Reds need to make some big decisions this offseason. They were quite disappointing after the first month of the season. As a result, they never had a realistic shot at winning the National League Central or landing a spot in the postseason.

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Cincinnati Reds Must Re-Sign This Reliable Veteran in Free Agency

The Cincinnati Reds are going to be under some serious pressure this offseason. They were a solid team in 2025, as they surged into the postseason with a tremendous second half.

Hunter Greene News / Viral Sports News / October 29

Cincinnati Reds Make Major Hunter Greene Announcement

The Cincinnati Reds have reinstated right-handed pitcher Hunter Greene from the 60-day injured list as part of routine postseason roster management, the team announced.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 29

One Player Is Already Separating Himself in the Reds’ 2026 Draft Class

The Cincinnati Reds took a different approach to the 2026 MLB Amateur Draft. The Reds took college players for their first five picks. The Cincinnati Reds' farm system was in dire need of new blood.

Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / October 29

Important Offseason Dates as the Cincinnati Reds prep for 2027 season

The Milwaukee Brewers dispatched the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night, their 4-1 victory in Game 5 of the World Series giving them their first title in franchise history.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 29

Early 2027 Power Rankings Offer a Grim Outlook for the Reds

The 2026 season is officially over, and the Cincinnati Reds are watching a division rival celebrate a World Series championship. While the Milwaukee Brewers are taking home the trophy, the Reds enter an offseason filled with important decisions and plenty of ground to make up.

Emilio Pagan News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 29

Reds Veteran Projected to Sign 2-Year, $25M Deal if He Opts Out of Player Option

The Cincinnati Reds didn't finish the season the way they would have liked. They didn't really contend for the postseason after a wild run to October in 2025.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 29

Reds Slugger Projected to Sign 4-Year, $46 Million Deal After Another Good Season

At the trade deadline this season, the Cincinnati Reds made a few trades, but they didn't make all of the big deals that everybody expected. Players like Spencer Steer, Tyler Stephenson, and Brady Singer were discussed as potential trade chips, but they weren't moved.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 28

MLB Insider Names Outfield Slugger Best Fit for Cincinnati Reds in Free Agency

The Cincinnati Reds have lots of needs this offseason, but their biggest need could be outfield help. Last season, the Reds got very little production out of their outfielders.

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Eugenio Suarez News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 25

Eugenio Suarez Could Be A Bargain

Slugger Eugenio Suarez returned to the Reds this year in what was supposed to be a cool comeback story. He’d spent the majority of his career in Cincinnati and was set to bring a veteran presence to a young lineup.

Tyler Stephenson News / The Lead / October 23

Tyler Stephenson is Worth Resigning for the Cincinnati Reds

The Cincinnati Reds face a big decision at one of the most important positions on the diamond. Their starting catcher and longest-tenured player, Tyler Stephenson, will be an unrestricted free agent.

Cincinnati Reds News / Total Pro Sports / October 22

Former MLB Star & World Series Champion Has Died

Another tragedy struck the MLB world this week. Todd Benzinger, a former Cincinnati Reds first baseman, passed away on Thursday. A legendary left-hander, Sam McDowell, long credited as the real-life inspiration for Ted Danson’s Sam Malone, passed away at the start of October.

Nick Lodolo News / Just Baseball / October 17

What Should the Reds Do With Nick Lodolo?

When the Cincinnati Reds selected Nick Lodolo with the seventh overall pick in 2019, they expected him to be a top-of-the-rotation arm. A long and lanky lefty with a sidearm arm slot that produces swing-and-miss stuff and plus command is not the easiest thing to find.

Cincinnati Reds News / Just Baseball / October 8

The Cincinnati Reds’ Catching Situation Is Dire

The Cincinnati Reds‘ season has come and gone, and we are once again focusing on next year’s roster at the beginning of October. This season was similar to years past, when the Reds lacked enough talent and depth to push for the playoffs.