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Emilio Pagan Struggles in Non-Save Situation, Allows Two Runs
Cincinnati Reds right-handed closer Emilio Pagan had a rough day at the office in a non-save situation in Thursday's 6-4 win over the visiting Colorado Rockies at Great American Ballpark. Pagan was summoned in the top of the ninth inning with a four-run lead, and he proceeded to allow two earned runs on three hits without a walk or a strikeout in one inning of work. The 34-year-old veteran does have six saves already on the season, but it hasn't exactly been smooth sailing for him, and he blew his second save of 2026 on April 19 against the Minnesota Twins. Pagan now sits with a 5.40 ERA on the season, which isn't exactly pretty for the team's primary closer. He had a career-high 32 saves in his second year in Cincy in 2025, but Pagan only has one other 20-save campaign in his nine MLB seasons, and his fly-ball tendencies aren't exactly the greatest fit at his home ballpark. If Pagan's struggles continue, Tony Santillan would probably be the next man up for saves in Cincy.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
