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Emilio Pagan Set for an MRI Exam on Friday
Cincinnati Reds right-handed reliever Emilio Pagan (hamstring) will receive a second MRI exam to check on his healing on Friday, May 29, according to MLB.com. Pagan has been on the 15-day injured list since May 6 with a Grade 2 left-hamstring strain that he suffered at Wrigley Field while pitching against the division-rival Chicago Cubs. The 35-year-old has reportedly been throwing on his knees, but if his MRI shows considerable healing, he could be cleared to up the intensity of his throwing program. Barring a setback once Pagan resumes throwing off a mound, he could return to the back end of the Reds' bullpen. Pagan was initially given a four- to eight-week timetable for a return. The 10-year MLB veteran had six saves in 15 relief appearances before his hamstring injury, but he was also sporting an ugly 6.43 ERA (5.79 FIP) and 1.43 WHIP in 14 innings pitched. The Reds' bullpen has been shaky since Pagan was placed on the IL, making it very probable that he's reinserted as manager Terry Francona's primary closer when he's ready to return. He's currently 64% rostered in Yahoo leagues.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
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