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Reds Bring Back Closer Emilio Pagan on Two-Year Deal
The Cincinnati Reds re-signed closer Emilio Pagan on a two-year, $20 million deal on Wednesday, according to Ken Rosenthal and C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic. Pagan, 34, took over the closer role for a struggling Alexis Diaz early last season and never looked back. Pagan finished the year with 32 saves while pitching to a 2.88 ERA (3.18 SIERA) and a 30% strikeout rate. The veteran right-hander is expected to open 2026 as the Reds' primary closer again, with Tony Santillan and Graham Ashcraft also contributing in the back end of the bullpen. Hats off to those fantasy managers who drafted him at his current 185.09 ADP, because he is quickly going to move up draft boards now that he's officially back in Cincy to close games. UPDATE: Pagan signed a one-year, $10 million deal that includes a $10 million player option for the 2027 season.
Source: Ken Rosenthal and C. Trent Rosecrans
Source: Ken Rosenthal and C. Trent Rosecrans
