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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Reds closer Emilio Pagan suffered a Grade 2 left hamstring strain on May 5, 2026, while throwing his lone pitch in the ninth inning against the Cubs. He was placed on the 15-day injured list on May 6. Pagan is expected to be sidelined for 4-8 weeks (one to two months). The 34-year-old closer, who was re-signed to a two-year deal after posting 32 saves in 2025, currently leads the Reds with 6 saves this season but has a 6.43 ERA in 15 games. The injury occurred immediately after releasing the pitch, with Pagan crumpling to the ground and requiring to be carted off the field.
Strengths
- + Re-signed to two-year deal indicating organizational confidence
- + Led Reds with 32 saves in 2025 with 2.88 ERA
- + Grade 2 diagnosis is less severe than potential Grade 3 tear
- + Expected recovery timeline of 4-8 weeks is manageable for mid-season injury
- + Currently leads team with 6 saves in 2026
Weaknesses
- - Suffered Grade 2 left hamstring strain requiring IL placement
- - Will miss 4-8 weeks of action during critical season period
- - Currently posting elevated 6.43 ERA in 15 games this season
- - Age 34 (turning 35) may complicate recovery timeline
- - Immediate and severe nature of injury (carted off field)
- - Expressed emotional distress about letting organization down
Injury Status: IL-15
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Enoli Paredes is a rp for the Baltimore Orioles.
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