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The Cincinnati Reds have signed left-handed pitcher Balwin Moreno to a minor league contract, per the team's transaction log. The 17-year-old is from San Juan De La Maguana, Dominican Republic.

Cincinnati Reds News / Last Word On Sports / December 8

The Reds’ Potential Bullpen Breakout Star

With the re-signing of Emilio Pagan earlier this week, the Cincinnati Reds’ closer job is locked down for 2026. With them comfortably having Tony Santillan as their setup man, that leaves the back-end roles set in stone.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / December 4

Reds President Nick Krall Reacts to Emilio Pagan Deal

The Cincinnati Reds have their closer for the 2026 season and possibly beyond, after signing Emilio Pagan to a two-year $20 million deal on Wednesday night.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / December 4

Why Reds' Next Priority Has to Be Adding Offense

The Cincinnati Reds may not need to commit hardly any more resources to the bullpen after bringing back Emilio Pagan. There was a bit of an emphasis on what the Reds lost from last year, but what they have should be enough to cover it.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / December 4

Closer Emilio Pagan Hints at Big Moves After Re-Signing With Reds

The Reds made their first big move of the offseason on Wednesday evening, re-signing closer Emilio Pagan to a two-year, $20 million deal. The deal has a player option at the end of the 2026 season.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 3

Emilio Pagan gets nice new contract after impressive season

Pagán returns on another two-year deal after one of the best seasons of his career.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 26

MLB Analyst Suggests Reds Re-Sign Familiar Face

The Reds need to add more offensive firepower this offseason, but they'll also need to add to their bullpen. The Athletic recently picked a deal for each MLB team that makes the most sense.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / November 24

3 Closers Diamondbacks Could Target

The Arizona Diamondbacks need may things this offseason. One need in particular that stands out — and has, for some time now — is the ever-elusive closer.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / November 24

The Washington Nationals should pursue Emilio Pagan in free agency

As every Nationals fan knows, the bullpen was an absolute disaster in 2025. The unit’s 5.59 ERA was by far the worst in baseball. We all know reinforcements are needed, but where will they come from?

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Cincinnati Reds News / Last Word On Sports / November 19

Cincinnati Reds’ 2026 Closer Options

As seen in recent years, a bullpen can make or break a postseason run. A group of hot arms can shut down the league’s best offenses, but one hiccup can also change the trajectory of a World Series run.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 17

Reds Closer Emilio Pagán Generating Buzz; Nick Krall Talks Potential Return

Cincinnati Reds closer Emilio Pagan is officially a free agent and he's drawing interest from at least 10 teams, according to Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 16

Emilio Pagan receiving interest from 'at least 10 teams'

Free-agent reliever Emilio Pagan is a popular figure now that the market has opened, as Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer writes that “at least 10 teams” have reached out to Pagan and his reps at the Ballengee Group.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 12

Cincinnati Reds Emerge as Potential Suitor for Dominant Free Agent Arm

The Cincinnati Reds will likely need a new closer for the 2026 season with Emilio Pagan becoming a free agent. It's unlikely the Reds will be willing to pay what Pagan will be asking for in the open market.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 28

High-End Closer Listed as Free Agency Fit for Nationals

Improving the bullpen should be priority No. 1 for the Washington Nationals this offseason. Whether it's by pulling off savvy trades, promoting some younger

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 8

Reds Reliever Emilio Pagan Sheds Light on Mindset Ahead of Free Agency

The Reds have an important offseason ahead of them. Emilio Pagan, who will be a free agent this offseason after signing a two-year, $16 million deal in 2023, is interested in returning to Cincinnati.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 1

INSTANT REACTION: Reds Bounce Back From Heartbreaking Loss, Beat Braves 3-2

CINCINNATI -- Baseball is a funny game. Less than 24 hours after falling 12-11 in 10 innings in a wild game Thursday night against Atlanta Braves, the Reds put up just enough runs to hang on for a 3-2 win Friday afternoon.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 22

Two Cincinnati Reds Players Among Top 50 Trade Deadline Candidates

The Cincinnati Reds have lost two straight games and are currently 52-49 and 3 1/2 games out of the National League Wild Card spot. Kiley McDaniel Jeff Passan from ESPN.com ranked their top 50 trade deadline candidates and two Reds pitchers were listed.

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.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / April 9

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

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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 / Field Level Media / June 9, 2024

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 / Field Level Media / May 23, 2024

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.

MLB News / Yardbarker / December 1, 2023