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Pagán’s Return Could Save the Reds’ Bullpen
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- Jun 20, 2026
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- 96
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Summary
The Reds’ bullpen is in crisis, sporting the third-worst ERA in MLB at 4.91 — and it’s getting worse since closer Emilio Pagán went down with a hamstring strain in May. Since his absence, the bullpen’s ERA ballooned to 5.59, the second-worst in baseball. With nine different pitchers splitting saves and Pagán still leading the team with six despite not pitching, the Reds’ late-inning woes are glaring. The team’s offseason bullpen investments — including Pagán’s $20M deal and signings like Brock Burke and Pierce Johnson — are now sidelined by injuries. But there’s hope: Pagán threw his first live BP session since getting hurt, and if his next session goes well, a rehab assignment could be imminent. For Cincinnati, this is a make-or-break moment as they fight to stay alive in the playoff race while waiting for their closer to return. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/06eedafa19df5c13