The Cincinnati Reds are reportedly bringing back their closer on a multi-year contract.The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal and C. Trent Rosecrans reported Wednesday night that the Reds and veteran Emilio Pagan agreed on a deal.According to the report, the deal is worth $20 million over two years. The Reds have not yet announced the move.Pagan, 34, spent the last two seasons with the Reds after signing in Cincinnati ahead of the 2024 season.An injury to closer Alexis Diaz moved Pagan to the closer role in 2025, where he excelled. Pagan finished the 2025 season with 32 saves and a 2.88 ERA as he helped lead the Reds back to the playoffs for the first time since 2020.Across his two seasons with the Reds, Pagan has recorded a 3.46 ERA with 125 strikeouts in 106.2 innings pitched.Prior to joining the Reds, Pagan pitched with the Mariners, Athletics, Rays, Padres and Twins.
CINCINNATI —
The Cincinnati Reds are reportedly bringing back their closer on a multi-year contract.
The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal and C. Trent Rosecrans reported Wednesday night that the Reds and veteran Emilio Pagan agreed on a deal.
According to the report, the deal is worth $20 million over two years. The Reds have not yet announced the move.
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Pagan, 34, spent the last two seasons with the Reds after signing in Cincinnati ahead of the 2024 season.
An injury to closer Alexis Diaz moved Pagan to the closer role in 2025, where he excelled. Pagan finished the 2025 season with 32 saves and a 2.88 ERA as he helped lead the Reds back to the playoffs for the first time since 2020.
Across his two seasons with the Reds, Pagan has recorded a 3.46 ERA with 125 strikeouts in 106.2 innings pitched.
Prior to joining the Reds, Pagan pitched with the Mariners, Athletics, Rays, Padres and Twins.