"The 34-year-old is coming off a strong season where he finished the year with a 2.88 ERA and 3.72 FIP in 68.2 innings pitched, along with a 30 K% and an 8.1 BB%. Additionally, Pagán saved 32 games in 38 opportunities, setting a new career-high. It was only Pagán's second season as a closer in his nine-year career. For his career, Pagán has a 3.66 ERA and 4.00 FIP in 506.2 innings pitched, pitching for the Seattle Mariners, Oakland Athletics, Rays, San Diego Padres, Minnesota Twins, and the Reds."
"With the Winter Meetings rapidly approaching, the reliever market is quickly thinning. Raisel Iglesias signed in the middle of November, Phil Maton and Ryan Helsley signed toward the end of November, and Devin Williams signed at the beginning of December. It seems like it's only a matter of time before the Blue Jays add some more pitching, having already signed starters Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce. Next up on their priority list is a high-leverage reliever or two, as well as a big bat."
Emilio Pagán signed a two-year, $20 million contract to remain with the Cincinnati Reds after a strong 2025 season. Pagán posted a 2.88 ERA and 3.72 FIP in 68.2 innings with a 30% strikeout rate, 8.1% walk rate, and a career-high 32 saves in 38 chances. He has two seasons as a primary closer in a nine-year career and a 3.66 career ERA with a 4.00 FIP across multiple teams. The reliever market has thinned ahead of the Winter Meetings, and the Toronto Blue Jays remain expected to pursue high-leverage relievers and a power bat.
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