Scouting Report: Leandro Emiliani
Milwaukee Brewers | 1B
Overall
Summary
Emilio Pagán, 34-year-old Cincinnati Reds closer, suffered a Grade 2 left hamstring strain while delivering his first pitch in the ninth inning against the Chicago Cubs on May 5, 2026. He was placed on the 15-day injured list and is expected to miss 4-8 weeks (1-2 months). Pagán had previously experienced tightness in the same hamstring on April 14 but felt he was recovering. The injury occurred immediately upon delivery, causing him to fall to the ground in pain and be carted off the field. Pagán was re-signed to a two-year, $20 million contract as a free agent to anchor the Reds bullpen after saving 32 games in 2025.
Strengths
- Grade 2 strain is not a complete tear
- Expected recovery timeline of 4-8 weeks is manageable for a closer role
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