Scouting Report: Emilio Gonzalez

Summary

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.