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Reds Sign Emilio Pagán to Strengthen Bullpen for 2024

12/4/2025

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The Cincinnati Reds signed Emilio Pagán, a free-agent right-hander, to a two-year, $20 million contract, pending a physical.
The move aims to rebuild the bullpen after the Reds declined options on relievers Scott Barlow and Brent Suter.
Pagán, 34, posted a 2.88 ERA and 32 saves.
Pagán stepped into the closer role early in the season and helped lead the Reds to their first playoff appearance since 2013.

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Story summary

The Cincinnati Reds signed Emilio Pagán, a free-agent right-hander, to a two-year, $20 million contract, pending a physical.
The move aims to rebuild the bullpen after the Reds declined options on relievers Scott Barlow and Brent Suter.
Pagán, 34, posted a 2.88 ERA and 32 saves.
Pagán stepped into the closer role early in the season and helped lead the Reds to their first playoff appearance since 2013.