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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Cincinnati Reds closer Emilio Pagán suffered a Grade 2 left hamstring strain on May 5, 2026, during the ninth inning against the Chicago Cubs. He is expected to miss 4-8 weeks (1-2 months). The injury aggravated a nagging hamstring issue that had been bothering him for approximately a month. Prior to the injury, Pagán had been struggling with a 6.43 ERA and three blown saves in nine games over 14 appearances, though he had recorded seven straight scoreless appearances earlier in the season. Despite recent performance struggles, manager Terry Francona expressed confidence in Pagán's abilities, noting his returning velocity. Pagán is a veteran leader and captain in the Reds' clubhouse, making his absence particularly impactful both on and off the field.
Strengths
- + Veteran closer with leadership presence in clubhouse
- + Manager Terry Francona expressed confidence in his abilities
- + Fastball velocity and zip climbing over first month of season
- + Had recorded seven straight scoreless appearances earlier in season
- + Career-high 32 saves with 2.88 ERA in 2025
- + Grade 2 strain is not a complete tear
- + Expected to return within 4-8 weeks
Weaknesses
- - Grade 2 left hamstring strain requiring 4-8 weeks recovery
- - Nagging hamstring issue for approximately one month prior to injury
- - Currently struggling with 6.43 ERA
- - Three blown saves in nine games over 14 appearances
- - Age 34-35 years old may complicate recovery
- - Injury occurred on first pitch of appearance
- - Significant loss to Reds' bullpen leadership and closer role
- - Reds have four other key pitchers on injured list including rotation ace Hunter Greene
Injury Status: IL-15
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Emilio Pagán is a rp for the Cincinnati Reds.
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