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Cincinnati Reds closer Emilio Pagan has had a big bounce-back season and has taken over the closer role. Pagan is tied for sixth in Major League Baseball with eight games and has an ERA of 2.51.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 27

The Cincinnati Reds Have Found Their Closer in Emilio Pagan

CINCINNATI -- Reds manager Terry Francona said before the regular season that the closer role on the roster would be a by-committee approach. That approach came in the wake of Alexis Diaz, the team's leader in saves the previous three seasons, on the injured list heading into Opening Day.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / April 17

Emilio Pagan's Stellar Start Comes to a Halt Against Mariners

On Thursday, the Cincinnati Reds lost in a ten-inning thriller to the Seattle Mariners after back-to-back home runs surrendered by closer Emilio Pagan sent the game into extra innings.

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The 'American and National League strikeout leaders since 2000' quiz

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MLB News / Yardbarker

Which 19 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / April 9

Watch: Giants beat Reds on walk-off splash hit by Yastrzemski

Watch: Giants beat Reds on walk-off splash hit by Mike Yastrzemski

The San Francisco Giants beat the Cincinnati Reds, 8-6, in 10 innings at Oracle Park in San Francisco on Wednesday thanks to a splash hit by Mike Yastrzemski.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 29

Reds’ Reliever Emilio Pagan Wanted the Ball With the Game on the Line: He Delivered

After Reds' manager Terry Francona went with Ian Gibaut in the ninth inning on Opening Day, he chose Emilio Pagan to hold a 3-2 lead in the ninth on Saturday afternoon.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / February 13

Cincinnati Reds Reliever Emilio Pagan Lost 30 Pounds in Hopes of Staying Healthy in 2025

Before an injury riddled 2024 season, Reds reliever Emilio Pagan had made just one trip to the injured list from 2017 to 2023. Pagan dealt with multiple injuries last season.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 25

'It's Time to Win Now' - Emilio Pagan Says Reds Manager Terry Francona Has Helped Create New Tone

Reds relief pitcher Emilio Pagan is noticing a major change in the team since they hired manager Terry Francona. "I don't necessarily think the culture was a problem," Pagan said on Cincinnati's ESPN 1530.

Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / November 2

Cincinnati Reds payroll after Emilio Pagan opts in, Nick Martinez opts out

Roster moves galore have set the stage for winter spending! The administrative decisions surrounding the Cincinnati Reds roster have come fast and furious since the Los Angeles Dodgers clinched their 8th World Series title earlier in the week.

Cincinnati Reds News / Fastball on SI / November 2

Cincinnati Reds Reliever Exercises Option, Will Head Back to Queen City in 2025

On Friday, the Cincinnati Reds learned that swing man Nick Martinez was declining his player option in order to test free ageny. On Saturday morning, they learned that reliever Emilio Pagan is exercising his option and will be back in the Queen City in 2025.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 2

Righty reliever exercises player option with Reds

The Reds announced that right-hander Emilio Pagan has exercised his $8M player option for the 2025 season.

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MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 11

Watch and Listen: Emilio Pagan Strands Bases Loaded to Secure 3-0 Victory Over Cardinals

The Cincinnati Reds beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-0 on Tuesday night to improve to 71-75 on the season. The Cardinals loaded the bases with no outs in the ninth, but Emilio Pagan struck out the next three batters to end the game.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 10

Reds activate veteran RHP off 60-day IL

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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 3

Cincinnati Reds' Reliever Emilio Pagan is One Step Closer to Return From Injury

Reds reliever Emilio Pagan was placed on a rehab assignment in Triple-A Louisville on Saturday. The veteran has been dealing with a lat strain. He hasn't pitched since June 8.

Cincinnati Reds News / Field Level Media / June 9

Reds reliever Emilio Pagan (lat) returns to injured list

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Emilio Pagan went back on the 15-day injured list Sunday with a right lat strain. The 33-year-old reliever was activated from the IL on Thursday.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 6

Cincinnati Reds Option Graham Ashcraft to Triple-A Louisville to Make Room for Emilio Pagan on Big League Roster

The Reds activated Emilio Pagan from the injured list. He's healthy after suffering right tricep tightness. They optioned Graham Ashcraft to Triple-A Louisville to make room for Pagan on the roster.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 5

Cincinnati Reds Reliever Emilio Pagan Set to be Activated From Injured List

Reds reliever Emilio Pagan will be activated from the injured list on Thursday according to manager David Bell. The veteran has been dealing with a triceps injury.

Cincinnati Reds News / Field Level Media / May 23

Reds place RHP Emilio Pagan (triceps) on 15-day injured list

The Cincinnati Reds placed right-hander Emilio Pagan on the 15-day injured list on Thursday due to right triceps tightness. In a corresponding move, the Reds selected the contract of right-hander Brett Kennedy from Triple-A Louisville.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 23

Cincinnati Reds Placing Veteran Reliever on Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds placed right-handed reliever Emilio Pagan on the 15-day injured list on Thursday. Pagan is dealing with a triceps injury that he suffered against the Dodgers on Sunday.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 20

Cincinnati Reds Relief Pitcher says What Every Fan has Been Thinking

The Cincinnati Reds have dipped to nine games below the .500 mark this season (19-27). It's a mark they never reached last year. The performance has turned all the positive momentum that was built last season.

Cincinnati Reds News / Fastball on SI / February 17, 2024

Cincinnati Reds' Offseason Acquisition to Be Delayed in Spring Training Because of Injury

As he recovers from offseason sports hernia surgery, Cincinnati Reds' reliever Emilio Pagan will be delayed as Cactus League play begins. Per Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Inquirer on social media: Emilio Pagán (offseason sports hernia surgery) is throwing bullpens, but he won't be ready for the start of the Cactus League schedule.