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CIN •
4 days ago
The deal is now official. Pagán returns to shore up the back-end of Cincinnati’s bullpen after converting 32 of 38 save opportunities to accompany a strong 2.88 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 81/22 K/BB ratio across 68 2/3 innings over 70 appearances this past season. The 34-year-old veteran projects as a top-20 range closer for fantasy purposes heading into drafts next spring.
CIN •
2 months ago
Pagán once again handled his business without issue, getting Sal Frelick on strikes, Christian Yelich on a pop out to shortstop and Jackson Chourio on a ground ball to short to end it. He has been one of the top closers in baseball this season and wound up being one of the top overall bargains in fantasy leagues.
CIN •
2 months ago
The 34-year-old right-hander has been a rock in the ninth inning for the Reds this season and that was definitely the case once again on Friday. He needed just 12 pitches to retire the Brewers in order, including a punchout of William Contreras. On the season, he boasts a 2.93 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and an 80/22 K/BB ratio over 67 2/3 innings of work to go with 31 saves in 37 chances.
CIN •
2 months ago
Bryan Reynolds hit a ball not quite far enough over the wall in right with one out. Pagan has given up 10 homers, but he has a 2.97 ERA anyway. He’s nearly doubled his career saves total this year. He came into 2025 with 33 in eight seasons, 20 of which came with the Rays in 2019.
CIN •
3 months ago
Pagán was summoned in the ninth inning to close out the game against the Cubs with a three-run lead. He worked around one hit, striking out the final batter to secure the win and convert his 29th save of the season to go with a 3.06 ERA over 64 2/3 innings.
CIN •
3 months ago
It’s just Pagan’s second save in September and third since Aug. 9, as he had blown three of his previous five chances. Still, this does make five consecutive scoreless outings for him now.
CIN •
3 months ago
Pagán was summoned in the bottom of the ninth to close out the game after the Reds took a two-run lead in the top of the inning. He tossed a clean frame, striking out the final batter to secure the win and convert his 27th save of the season to go with a 3.26 ERA.
CIN •
3 months ago
Before Pagán even recorded an out, Bo Bichette hit a two-run homer to give the Jays a one-run lead, and Daulton Varsho then added a solo shot for insurance. Pagán remained in afterwards and got Alejandro Kirk to ground out, but he was then lifted, which probably cost him a win when the Reds pulled off their own comeback in the bottom of the ninth. It’s Pagán’s sixth blown save. The Reds might do more mixing and matching with he and Tony Santillan down the stretch.
CIN •
3 months ago
Págan was tasked with protecting a three-run lead in the ninth inning and immediately surrendered an infield single to rookie César Prieto. He rebounded by striking out Jordan Walker, Jimmy Crooks and Nathan Church to extinguish any hope of a Cardinals comeback. The 34-year-old veteran stopper has converted 26 of 31 save opportunities this season.
CIN •
4 months ago
Pagán entered the ninth inning with a one-run lead. The two-run home run he allowed to William Contreras put the Brewers ahead for the time being. It was Pagán’s fifth blown save of the year, though he has been a solid fantasy closer with 25 saves, a 3.10 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 60 strikeouts in 52 1/3 innings.
CIN •
4 months ago
Pagán walked the first two batters he faced in a one-run game, but he nearly got out of it by inducing a popup and a soft grounder. Alas, Elly De La Cruz’s relay on the double play attempt skipped past Spencer Steer, allowing the tying run to score from second. Pagán then struck out Anthony Siegler to preserve the tie. It goes as Pagán’s fourth blown save, but it wasn’t all his fault.
CIN •
4 months ago
Pagán was summoned in the bottom of the ninth to close out the game against the Pirates with a one-run lead. He worked around a walk, ending the game with a double play for his 25th save of the season.
CIN •
4 months ago
Pagán had given up runs in three straight appearances, although one of those was just the automatic runner in a hitless 10th inning Thursday. Of course, he’s been excellent overall, but one can still imagine a homer binge catching up to him at some point. As is, he’s 24-for-27 saving games.
CIN •
4 months ago
Pagán couldn’t find the strike zone initially and gave up a walk and two singles to start the inning, causing the Reds to get the bullpen stirring. Pagán, though, recovered quickly against the bottom of the Braves lineup, striking out Eli White and getting Luke Williams to hit a pointless sac fly. Jurickson Profar then grounded out to end the game. With Pagán and Tony Santillan, who threw a scoreless eighth today, both having worked three days out of four and five out of seven, the Reds might need to turn to Graham Ashcraft in a save situation Saturday.
CIN •
4 months ago
Pagán nearly worked around a leadoff walk, but Will Smith doubled with two outs and pinch-runner James Outman was able to score from first after Elly De La Cruz, who really should have had him easily, bobbled the relay throw. It’s the first run allowed by Pagan in three weeks, and just the third since the beginning of June.
CIN •
4 months ago
Pagán struck out one and didn’t allow a hit while notching his 22nd save of the season. There are some rumors that the Reds are looking to add a veteran bullpen arm at the deadline, but Pagán has pitched well enough to keep his job, or at least a share of it, even if that were the case.
CIN •
5 months ago
Although it was a three-run game, it was a rather stressful inning for Pagán, who gave up a single to Luis Torrens and walked Brandon Nimmo before retiring Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto and Pete Alonso. He threw 26 pitches today on top of 12 yesterday, so he’ll probably rest Sunday. Tony Santillan might get a save chance then.
CIN •
5 months ago
Pagán struck out one and didn’t walk a batter as he earned his 20th save of the season. The 34-year-old has a solid 2.93 ERA on the season, but you have to wonder if the Reds would look for a more reliable closer option at the trade deadline if they’re hoping to make a push for the postseason.
CIN •
5 months ago
The chances haven’t been as plentiful for Pagán lately, and he finished with four saves in June after collecting eight in April and six in May. Pagán has given up just one run in his last 12 appearances.
CIN •
6 months ago
Pagan bounced back from a blown save on Saturday with a perfect ninth inning to pick up his 18th save of the year on Sunday. The 34-year-old right-hander has a 3.27 ERA on the year, but has only blown two saves this season.
CIN •
6 months ago
Pagán entered the game with two runners on and two outs in the eighth with a one-run lead. He struck out the final batter in the eighth before giving up a game-tying solo homer to Nolan Arenado to lead off the ninth. Pagán then struck out the side to take a tie game into extras. It was just the second blown save of the season for the 34-year-old right-hander.
CIN •
6 months ago
It was curious how Pagán and Tony Santillan were flipped in the bullpen Sunday, but things were back to normal tonight, with Santillan throwing a perfect eighth and Pagán working around a pair of walks in a scoreless ninth. Pagán still hasn’t blown a save since May 6.
CIN •
6 months ago
It was a surprise to see Pagán enter with a 6-4 lead in the eight; it’s just the third time this season that he’s come in before the ninth. He was up against the bottom of the Tigers’ lineup, too, so it wasn’t a case of using the best pitcher against the heart of the order. After Pagán exited, the Reds scored twice more in the ninth, taking away the save situation. Tony Santillan came on and struck out two of the four batters he faced in the ninth. Santillan has been very good, but Pagan, who last blew a save on May 6, hasn’t had any missteps in the closer’s role, and Terry Francona isn’t typically the type to mix and match. It seems like a situation to watch.
CIN •
6 months ago
Pagán walked the leadoff man on four pitches, but he retired the remaining three batters, striking out both Angel Martínez and Lane Thomas along the way. Pagán has converted eight chances in a row since his last blown save on May 6.
CIN •
6 months ago
The 34-year-old right-hander got the first two outs without any trouble, then Caleb Durbin reached on an error to bring the tying run to the plate with two outs. Not to worry though, as the Reds’ stopper got Jake Bauers to fly out to center field to end the ballgame. He has done a nice job for manager Terry Francona this season, compiling a 3.71 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and a 31/7 K/BB ratio over 26 2/3 innings while securing 15 saves in his first 17 chances.
CIN •
6 months ago
Graham Ashcraft bailed the Reds out of a jam in the eighth by inducing a double play ball. In the ninth, though, he surrendered two doubles while getting one out. The second hit made it a save situation for Pagán, who struck out Dansby Swanson and then got a groundout from Nico Hoerner. It’s Pagán’s 14th save of the year.
CIN •
7 months ago
Pagán got the save chance on Saturday, closing out the game with a three-run lead against the Cubs. Carson Kelly took him deep to lead off the inning, cutting the lead to two. A double by Matt Shaw brought the tying run to the plate with one out before Pagán recorded the final two outs for his 13th save.
CIN •
7 months ago
Pagan’s save was his 12th of the year. The 34-year-old right-hander has earned saves in three straight days, which is atypical usage for a high leverage reliever in 2025. The Reds begin a series with the Pirates on Monday and it’s safe to say Pagan will be unavailable. Graham Ashcraft got the day off Sunday and would be the likely alternative if the Reds have a save chance.
CIN •
7 months ago
Pagán, who gave up runs in three of his previous four appearances, had no margin for error today, yet he didn’t need it in getting a flyout, a groundout and a strikeout. It’s his 10th save in 12 chances.
CIN •
7 months ago
Pagán did well here to put yesterday’s blown save behind him. He worked around a two-out single from Michael Harris to set the Braves down with ease and is running a 31.7% strikeout rate, which would be his highest since way back in 2019. The team clearly still trusts him to be their guy in the ninth inning.