CINCINNATI —

The Cincinnati Reds are reportedly bringing back their closer on a multi-year contract.

The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal and C. Trent Rosecrans reported Wednesday night that the Reds and veteran Emilio Pagan agreed on a deal. Advertisement

According to the report, the deal is worth $20 million over two years. The Reds have not yet announced the move. This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.

Pagan, 34, spent the last two seasons with the Reds after signing in Cincinnati ahead of the 2024 season.

An injury to closer Alexis Diaz moved Pagan to the closer role in 2025, where he excelled. Pagan finished the 2025 season with 32 saves and a 2.88 ERA as he helped

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