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The Cincinnati Reds suffered another tough injury on Tuesday, in a game against the San Francisco Giants . That injury came at the most inopportune time, as relief pitcher Emilio Pagan got hurt on the final pitch of the game.
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Reds manager Terry Francona addressed the situation after the game. Cincinnati ended up defeating San Francisco , 2-1.
"We got to get him checked out," Francona said about his closer, per the Associated Press. "His hammy grabbed a little bit so we need to check him out. He's getting looked at right now."
Despite the injury, Pagan recorded the save for the Reds. Cincinnati improved to 10-7 on the campaign with the win. The Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates are currently tied for the lead in the National League Central.
Reds hope to win the NL Central in 2026
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Cincinnati reached the Major League Baseball Playoffs in 2025, getting in over the New York Mets . The Reds lost in a NL Wild Card series to the Los Angeles Dodgers .
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The Reds hope to improve and return to the postseason this year. Cincinnati is already dealing with an injury to their ace, Hunter Greene . The team would not be happy if their closer also had an extensive medical issue .
"The 34-year-old right-hander had appeared to right the ship after a bumpy start to the season, but the injury could set him back. Pagan blew his first save chance of 2026 and got tagged for five runs and two homers in his first three appearances, but since then he's converted five straight saves and reeled off six straight scoreless outings, albeit with a 5:5 K:BB in his last six innings," CBS Sports reported.
The Reds and Giants play again on Wednesday. Cincinnati fans hope that Pagan's injury is not too serious. If Pagan can't continue as closer, the team is expected to go with Tony Santillan in the role.
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