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Survives for save Wednesday Pagan secured the save Wednesday against the Cardinals, allowing two runs on two hits and no walks in the ninth inning.

Impact Pagan needed every bit of the three-run lead he was afforded, serving up a two-run home run to Jordan Walker. The veteran right-hander has established a fairly strong hold on the Reds' closer role, as Wednesday marked the first time he's been scored upon since July 19 in Colorado. He's turned his season around in a big way since coming off the injured list, producing a 2.35 ERA, 0.78 WHIP and 20:3 K:BB with 10 saves in as many opportunities over 15.1 innings since the start of July.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sal Stewart's 3-run homer helps the Reds rally to beat the Cardinals 5-4

Sal Stewart hit a three-run home run and the Cincinnati Reds added runs on a throwing error and an infield hit, rallying for a 5-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday nig...

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

De La Cruz's 1st career walk-off hit in 10th gives Reds 6-5 win over Cardinals to split doubleheader

Elly De La Cruz delivered his first career walk-off hit in the 10th inning after Dane Myers hit a tying pinch-hit homer in the ninth, and the Cincinnati Reds rallied past the St. L...

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Nabs save in return to action Pagan pitched a perfect ninth inning Friday to record his 15th save of the season in a 1-0 win over the Marlins. He didn't strike out a batter.

Impact The veteran reliever had been dealing with hand soreness earlier in the week and missed out on a save chance Thursday as a result, but Pagan didn't seem bothered by the issue Friday, firing eight of 11 pitches for strikes. He's gone 10 straight appearances without allowing a run since a rocky outing at Coors Field on July 19, posting a 0.40 WHIP and 11:0 K:BB in 10 innings over that stellar stretch while converting all eight of his save opportunities.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Chase Burns strikes out 8 in 7 innings, outduels Sandy Alcantara in Reds' 1-0 win over Marlins

Chase Burns gave up four hits and struck out eight in seven innings, Eugenio Suárez hit an RBI double in the sixth, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Miami Marlins 1-0

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Given clean bill of health Pagan will be available out of the Reds' bullpen Friday versus the Marlins after his hand checked out fine, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.

Impact Pagan had been unavailable to pitch in a save chance Thursday against the White Sox due to hand soreness. He still feels it a bit while throwing his splitter, so it's possible he'll reduce the usage of that offering, but Pagan will be available for a save opportunity Friday, should one arise.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Thursday with hand soreness Reds manager Terry Francona said that Pagan was unavailable to pitch in Thursday's win over the White Sox due to hand soreness, Chatterbox Sports reports.

Impact With Pagan unavailable, Julian Garcia gave up a run but hung on to notch his second career save. Francona noted that Pagan "really wanted to pitch," but the manager exercised caution and held him out. Pagan will be examined Friday when the Reds return home, and more will be known after that regarding his availability for this weekend's series against the Marlins.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Earns 14th save Pagan earned the save in Tuesday's 5-4 extra-inning win over the White Sox, striking out one in a perfect 10th inning

Impact Pagan was summoned to close out a one-run lead after the Reds scored a run in the top of the 10th inning and did so on 17 pitches. The veteran has now converted all eight save opportunities since returning from the injured list July 1, yielding just two earned runs over 13 appearances during that stretch. On the year, he's 14-for-17 in save chances with a 4.10 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 29:8 K across 26.1 innings.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Reds rally late, beat the White Sox 5-4 in the 10th to spoil pope hat giveaway night

Elly De La Cruz drove in automatic runner Matt McLain with a sacrifice fly in the top of the 10th inning as the Cincinnati Reds snapped a three-game skid with a 5-4 comeback win ov...

AUGUST 12 • Associated Press

Converts 13th save Pagan struck out one to earn the save in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Athletics.

Impact Pagan now has a win or a save in eight straight appearances for the Reds. The 35-year-old has not walked a batter and has struck out 10 in his seven innings pitched through that stretch. Pagan now has a 4.26 ERA and 1.14 WHIP in 27 games played this year.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

McLain homers to back Lowder in the Reds' 3-2 victory over the A's

Matt McLain homered, Rhett Lowder won for the first time since April and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Athletics 3-2 on Wednesday night

AUGUST 6 • Associated Press

Collects sixth straight save Pagan gave up two hits and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning Tuesday, recording his 12th save of the season in a 5-4 win over the A's.

Impact The veteran righty has been locked in since recovering from a hamstring strain and coming off the IL at the beginning of July. Over his last 11 appearances and 10.1 innings, Pagan has produced a 1.74 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and 16:2 K:BB while converting all six of his save chances and adding two wins to his ledger.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Reds Closer Emilio Pagan's Confidence Continues to Grow After Save in Win Over A's After another solid performance on Tuesday night, Reds closer Emilio Pagan is finding his confidence this season.

AUGUST 5 • SI.COM

Reds score twice in 8th on wild pitches to beat Athletics 5-4

Elly De La Cruz and Sal Stewart drew walks leading off the eighth inning against Hogan Harris and both scored on wild pitches to help the Cincinnati Reds beat the Athletics 5-4

AUGUST 5 • Associated Press

Reds Closer Emilio Pagan Earns Win on Friday Night Due to Bizarre Rule Cincinnati Reds closer Emilio Pagan picked up a win instead of a save on Friday night due to an interesting rule.

AUGUST 1 • SI.COM

Nabs fourth win Friday Pagan (4-1) was credited with the win Friday, striking out one in a scoreless, no-hit ninth inning during an 8-7 victory over the Pirates. He hit a batter with a pitch.

Impact Caleb Ferguson and Pierce Johnson combined to blow a 5-4 lead in the top of the eighth inning, and after Cincinnati rallied to re-take the lead in the bottom of the frame, Pagan was awarded a win instead of a save for a ninth inning in which he threw just six of 14 pitches for strikes. Pagan has picked up a win or a save in six straight appearances, and since returning from the IL at the beginning of July he's produced a 1.93 ERA, 0.75 WHIP and 15:2 K:BB over 9.1 innings while converting all five of his save chances.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Sal Stewart hits 2-run HR, drives in 4 as Reds come back to beat Pirates 8-7

Sal Stewart hit a two-run homer, had four RBIs, and scored the winning run as the Cincinnati Reds rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-7

AUGUST 1 • Associated Press

Elly De La Cruz scores in the ninth as the Reds beat the Pirates 3-2

Elly De La Cruz scored on fielder’s choice in the ninth inning to lift the Cincinnati Reds to a 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates in the opening game of a four-game series

JULY 31 • Associated Press

Collects 11th save Pagan recorded his 11th save of the season in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Guardians, giving up a hit and striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact The veteran righty completed a combined shutout for the Reds staff that featured five different pitchers, as the group combined to allow just three singles. Pagan has converted all five of his save chances since coming off the IL at the beginning of July, and on the month he's produced a 2.46 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 12:3 K:BB over 7.1 innings.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

JJ Bleday's solo homer and Dane Myers' game-saving grab help Reds beat Guardians 2-0

JJ Bleday hit a solo home run in the first inning and five Cincinnati pitchers combined for the shutout as the Reds defeated the Cleveland Guardians 2-0 and split a day-night doubl...

JULY 29 • Associated Press

Emilio Pagan Believes the Reds Have a Chance to Do Something Special This Season Cincinnati Reds closer Emilio Pagan isn't shutting the door on the team's 2026 season anytime soon.

JULY 25 • SI.COM

Converts 10th save Pagan struck out two in a perfect inning to earn the save in Friday's 4-2 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Pagan has earned three saves over the last four days and has 10 saves on the season. He's allowed a modest two runs -- both in non-save situations -- over 6.1 innings since he returned from a hamstring injury at the end of June. He has a 5.31 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 21:8 K:BB through 20.1 innings and looks to have a fairly firm grasp on the closer role at this time.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Eugenio Suárez, Rhett Lowder help power the Reds to a 4-2 victory over the Cardinals

Eugenio Suárez hit a two-run homer, Rhett Lowder pitched two-run ball for five innings and the Cincinnati Reds beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 on Friday night

JULY 25 • Associated Press

Up to nine saves Pagan turned in a perfect ninth inning to earn the save in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Mariners.

Impact Pagan is up to nine saves this season, with three coming in six outings since he returned from the IL on July 1. Since returning, Pagan has given up two runs on three hits while striking out eight across 5.1 innings. Overall, his ERA sits at 5.59 across 19.1 innings this season with a 1.29 WHIP and 19:8 K:BB.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Stewart's go-ahead, 3-run home run lifts Reds to 5-3 victory over Mariners

Sal Stewart hit a go-ahead, three-run home run in the seventh inning as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Seattle Mariners 5-3 on Wednesday

JULY 22 • Associated Press

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