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Reds take 8-game losing streak into matchup with the Astros

The Cincinnati Reds look to break an eight-game slide when they take on the Houston Astros

15 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Astros visit the Reds to start 3-game series

The Cincinnati Reds open a three-game series at home against the Houston Astros on Friday

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Reds take 6-game losing streak into matchup against the Cubs

The Cincinnati Reds are looking to stop their six-game skid with a win against the Chicago Cubs

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Reds closer Emilio Pagán placed on IL with left hamstring strain

Cincinnati Reds closer Emilio Pagán has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Expected to miss 4-to-8 weeks Pagan has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain and is expected to be sidelined 4-to-8 weeks, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Pagan aggravated a nagging hamstring issue on his first pitch of an appearance Tuesday against the Cubs and was placed on the 15-day injured list earlier Wednesday. With Pagan slated to miss at least a month of action, the Reds are likely to turn to Tony Santillan at closer, with Graham Ashcraft also potentially in the mix.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Move to IL made official The Reds placed Pagan on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a left hamstring strain.

Impact Pagan suffered the injury on the first pitch he threw during an appearance Tuesday against the Cubs. It's the second time this season he's had a left hamstring issue. He was unavailable only for a couple days the first time, but the reliever will miss at least a couple weeks of action this time around. Tony Santillan is the favorite to serve as the Reds' closer while Pagan is sidelined, and Graham Ashcraft could also be in the mix.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cincinnati Reds seek new closer after Emilio Pagan's devastating injury The Cincinnati Reds are reeling after a fast start to the 2026 MLB season. On Tuesday, May 5, the Reds suffered a fifth consecutive defeat w...

3 DAYS AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Cubs host the Reds on 13-game home win streak

The Chicago Cubs host the Cincinnati Reds trying to continue a 13-game home winning streak

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Terry Francona Shares Concerning Update on Emilio Pagan After Loss to Cubs Pagan left Tuesday night's game on a cart.

3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Ticketed for injured list The Reds will place Pagan (hamstring) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact Pagan had to leave Tuesday's game in a cart after suffering a left hamstring injury on the first pitch he threw -- the second time he's injured his hamstring in roughly three weeks. He isn't scheduled to undergo imaging until Wednesday, but the Reds have already determined that his injury is severe enough to warrant a stay on the IL. Tony Santillan and Graham Ashcraft will be the favorites to handle the ninth inning as long as Pagan is on the shelf.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Busch hits RBI single in 10th as Cubs beat Reds 3-2 for seventh straight win

Michael Busch singled in the winning run in the 10th inning after hitting a tying home run in the eighth and the Chicago Cubs won their seventh straight by rallying again to beat t...

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Reds closer Emilio Pagán carted off with an apparent left hamstring injury against the Cubs

Cincinnati Reds closer Emilio Pagán is headed to the injured list after he crumpled to the ground and was carted off the field with a left hamstring injury in the ninth inning of a...

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Carted off field Pagan was removed from Tuesday's game against the Cubs with a left hamstring injury, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Pagan fell to the ground after throwing one pitch in the ninth inning of Tuesday's contest and immediately began grabbing his left hamstring. The 34-year-old righty was unavailable for a few games in mid-April after tweaking the same hamstring, and although the details of his latest injury are still unknown, the fact that he had to leave the game on a cart suggests he could now be forced to spend time on the injured list. If that ends up being the case, Tony Santillan and Graham Ashcraft would be next up to close games for the Reds.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Emilio Pagan Can't Close, Reds Lose Heartbreaker vs. Cubs Reds drop an absolute heartbreaker to start their season with the Chicago Cubs.

4 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Michael Conforto comes through in a pinch as streaking Cubs rally in 9th for 5-4 win over Reds

Pinch-hitter Michael Conforto capped a two-run ninth inning with a solo homer and the Chicago Cubs rallied to beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-4 for their sixth straight win

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Saddled with loss, blown save Pagan (2-1) was charged with the loss and a blown save Monday against the Cubs, allowing two runs on two hits and no walks in two-thirds of an inning. He struck out one.

Impact Summoned to protect a 3-2 lead in the ninth inning, Pagan gave up a leadoff triple to Pete Crow-Armstrong before eventually serving up a walk-off solo home run to Michael Conforto. It was Pagan's third blown save of the season, which perhaps leaves the door open for someone like Tony Santillan or Graham Ashcraft to see more save chances for the Reds going forward. Through 14 innings, Pagan owns a rough 6.43 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 11:6 K:BB with six saves.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Blows save, earns win Sunday Pagan (2-2) blew a save and earned the win in Sunday's 7-4 extra-inning win over the Astros, allowing one run on two hits in the ninth inning. He did not record a walk or a strikeo...

Impact Pagan was summoned to protect a one-run lead in the ninth inning but allowed a run on a one-out double. While it marked his first blown save since his season debut, the 34-year-old wound up with the win after the Reds pushed three runs across in the 10th frame. He's now 6-for-8 in save chances on the year with a 4.76 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 10:6 K:BB across 11.1 innings.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

TJ Friedl has 3-run double in 9th, and Reds rally for 7-4 win in 10 for 3-game sweep of Twins

TJ Friedl hit a go-ahead, three-run double in the ninth inning, Rece Hinds added a two-run double in the 10th, and the Cincinnati Reds rallied past the Minnesota Twins 7-4 on Sunda...

APRIL 19 • Associated Press

Bypassed for save Pagan was not used in a save situation in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Twins.

Impact Pagan, who had been dealing with a hamstring injury, returned to the mound Friday, when he notched a save on 13 pitches. That he wasn't used on back-to-back days with a relatively fresh arm suggests manager Terry Francona was being cautious with the club's closer. Tony Santillan closed out Saturday's win.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Earns save against Minnesota Pagan (hamstring) collected his sixth save of the season Friday in the Reds' 2-1 win over the Twins, when he struck out one batter in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Pagan injured his hamstring in his last outing against the Giants on Tuesday, but he was cleared to come out of the bullpen Friday to protect the Reds' one-run lead in the ninth. He needed just 13 pitches (eight strikes) to get through the frame for his sixth save of the season, which is tied with Mason Miller and Paul Sewald for most in the National League. It was a good sign to see Pagan back on the mound, but his usage over the weekend will be worth monitoring.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Suárez drives in 2 and Williamson pitches into the 6th as Reds beat Twins 2-1

Eugenio Suárez went 2 for 3 with a double and two RBIs, Brandon Williamson allowed a run in 5 1/3 innings, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1

APRIL 18 • Associated Press

Reds closer Emilio Pagán is feeling better after injury scare

It appears the hamstring injury Cincinnati Reds closer Emilio Pagán suffered is not as serious as initially feared

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Availability on Wednesday TBD Pagan (hamstring) played catch and "felt pretty good," but his availability for Wednesday's game against the Giants has yet to be determined, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincin...

Impact Pagan's hamstring tightened up throughout Tuesday's appearance versus the Giants, and he felt it grab on his final pitch. However, after seeing the doctor and receiving treatment, he feels as though he's "dodged a bullet" with the injury. Pagan will talk with the Reds staff prior to Wednesday's contest before it's determined whether he will be available to pitch. Consider him day-to-day for the time being. If Pagan isn't cleared to pitch, Tony Santillan would likely be the first choice to fill in at closer.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Collects fifth save Pagan struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Tuesday to record his fifth save of the season in a 2-1 win over the Giants.

Impact The 34-year-old right-hander has righted the ship after a bumpy start to the season. Pagan blew his first save chance of 2026 and got tagged for five runs and two homers in his first three appearances, but since then he's converted five straight saves and reeled off six straight scoreless outings, albeit with a 5:5 K:BB in his last six innings.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Reds closer Emilio Pagán appears to be injured on final pitch

Cincinnati Reds closer Emilio Pagán appeared to injure himself on his final pitch in Tuesday night’s 2-1 win over the San Francisco Giants

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

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Reds take 8-game losing streak into matchup with the Astros

Astros visit the Reds to start 3-game series

Reds take 6-game losing streak into matchup against the Cubs

Reds closer Emilio Pagán placed on IL with left hamstring strain

Cubs host the Reds on 13-game home win streak

Busch hits RBI single in 10th as Cubs beat Reds 3-2 for seventh straight win

Reds closer Emilio Pagán carted off with an apparent left hamstring injury against the Cubs

Michael Conforto comes through in a pinch as streaking Cubs rally in 9th for 5-4 win over Reds

TJ Friedl has 3-run double in 9th, and Reds rally for 7-4 win in 10 for 3-game sweep of Twins

Suárez drives in 2 and Williamson pitches into the 6th as Reds beat Twins 2-1

Reds closer Emilio Pagán is feeling better after injury scare

Reds closer Emilio Pagán appears to be injured on final pitch