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Emilio Pagan to Throw Sim Game on Saturday
Cincinnati Reds right-handed reliever Emilio Pagan (hamstring) received clearance to face hitters on June 13 after his MRI exam looked good, and he threw a bullpen session on Tuesday. Pagan will pitch in a simulated game/live bullpen session on Saturday, June 19, at Yankee Stadium, according to MLB.com. The veteran hurler has been on the 15-day injured list since May 6 due to a Grade 2 strained left hamstring, but barring a setback as he continues to build up, he could rejoin the back end of the Reds' bullpen before the calendar flips to July. If the 35-year-old looks good this weekend during his sim game, he could be cleared to go on a short minor-league rehab assignment. Although Pagan wasn't looking all that great in 2026 before his hamstring injury -- he had a 6.43 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, six saves, and 11 strikeouts in 14 innings -- he will most likely be put right back into the closer's role in Cincy by manager Terry Francona. The Reds' bullpen has been one of the worst units in baseball since Pagan went down with his injury in early May. The 10-year veteran (71 career saves) is currently rostered in 62% of Yahoo leagues, so fantasy managers who need saves should consider picking him up now.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
