Reds closer Emilio Pagán out with hand soreness, evaluation scheduled
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 9:10 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Cincinnati Reds closer Emilio Pagán experienced hand soreness and was unavailable during Thursday's game against the Chicago White Sox. He will undergo a medical evaluation on August 14. Pagán, who returned from a hamstring injury on July 1, has recorded eight saves with a 1.46 ERA since his return. As a result of his unavailability, Julian Garcia pitched the ninth inning in a 9-8 victory. Manager Terry Francona indicated that Pagán was eager to pitch but opted for caution regarding his health.
- •Pagán reported hand soreness before the game on August 13.
- •He has eight saves and a 1.46 ERA since July 1.
- •Julian Garcia pitched the ninth inning in Pagán's absence.
- •The Reds won their game against the White Sox 9-8.
- •Pagán's evaluation is scheduled for August 14.
- 9:10 PMYahoo Sports — Reds closer Emilio Pagán 'ready to go' after 'clean' MRI on sore hand
- 10:02 PMYahoo Sports — Reds closer Emilio Pagán sidelined by hand soreness, to be evaluated
"Cincinnati Reds closer Emilio Pagán was unavailable for the 9th inning Thursday in Chicago because of hand soreness. He's to be evaluated Friday, Aug. 14.
"Cincinnati Reds closer Emilio Pagán was held out of a save situation Thursday as a precaution because of pain between his index and middle fingers.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 9:10 PMReds closer Emilio Pagán 'ready to go' after 'clean' MRI on sore hand
Cincinnati Reds closer Emilio Pagán was held out of a save situation Thursday as a precaution because of pain between his index and middle fingers.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 10:02 PMReds closer Emilio Pagán sidelined by hand soreness, to be evaluated
Cincinnati Reds closer Emilio Pagán was unavailable for the 9th inning Thursday in Chicago because of hand soreness. He's to be evaluated Friday, Aug. 14.
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