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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Emilio Pagán, Cincinnati Reds closer, suffered a left hamstring injury on May 5, 2026 at Wrigley Field after throwing just one pitch. He was carted off the field and is expected to miss significant time. Pagán was having a difficult season with a 6.53 ERA and 6 saves in 9 games over 14 appearances before the injury. He is a key leader and captain for the Reds bullpen, signed to a 2-year, $20 million deal. The Reds bullpen is already struggling with a 5.36 xERA (worst in MLB) and will be without multiple key pitchers including rotation ace Hunter Greene.
Strengths
- + Career-high 32 saves in 2025 season
- + 2.88 ERA in 2025
- + Veteran closer with leadership qualities
- + Important clubhouse presence and team captain
- + Signed to significant free agent contract indicating organizational confidence
Weaknesses
- - Severe hamstring injury requiring cart removal from field
- - Already dealing with hamstring soreness earlier in season
- - Poor 2026 performance (6.53 ERA before injury)
- - Likely 60-day IL placement
- - Reds bullpen already worst in MLB (5.36 xERA)
- - Multiple other key pitchers on injured list
- - Uncertain recovery timeline
Injury Status: IL-60 -- Left hamstring injury suffered May 5, 2026 at Wrigley Field. Pagán had previously dealt with hamstring soreness earlier in the season. Severity to be determined by MRI, but cart removal suggests significant damage. Expected to be placed on 60-day IL.
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Emilio Gonzalez is a catcher for the Houston Astros.
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