"Pagán had one of the more successful campaigns of his career last season with the Cincinnati Reds. He authored a 2.88 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, 10.6 K/9, and a 2.9 BB/9 while setting career-high marks in games (70) and saves (32), with his ERA and WHIP serving as second-best numbers of his career. The saves were probably not expected to come at that level entering the '25 season for Pagán; Reds closer Alexis Díaz struggled immensely to start the year, allowing eight earned runs over six relief innings."
"Pagán was relatively consistent all season, with only a 10-point difference between his first and second half ERAs. He had just one month where he allowed over four earned runs, and he closed the season with just one earned run allowed in his final twelve outings with the Reds fighting for a playoff spot. As his career has progressed, Pagán's pitch mix has gotten more simplified."
Emilio Pagán is a nine-year MLB veteran with 11 postseason appearances and four career trades, entering his second period of free agency. He posted a 2.88 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, 10.6 K/9, and 2.9 BB/9 in 2025 while setting career highs with 70 games and 32 saves. Pagán assumed the Reds' closer role after Alexis Díaz struggled early, allowing eight earned runs over six relief innings before being demoted and traded. Pagán remained consistent all season, with only a 10-point difference between first- and second-half ERAs and one earned run allowed in his final 12 outings. His pitch mix simplified to a four-seam fastball, cutter, and splitter, and opponents hit just .171 against his fastball. Pagán projects as an attractive bullpen target for contenders seeking late-inning help.
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