LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 28: Manager David Bell of the Cincinnati Reds in the sixth inning at Dodger Stadium on July 28, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Q&A: Reliever Emilio Pagan says goodbye to Twins after signing with Reds
The Cincinnati Reds were the first team to touch base in free agency with reliever Emilio Pagan, and after a courtship, a deal was reached earlier this month. The former Twin signed a two-year, $16 million deal that includes an opt out for 2025. It also includes a bonus if he’s traded.
Our Darren ‘Doogie’ Wolfson spoke with Pagan, via Zoom, to hear about how he chose the Reds and his two years here in Minnesota.
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Pagan, 32, had a bounce-back year in 2023. He posted a 2.99 ERA with 65 strikeouts over 69 1/3 innings.
The Reds will be Pagan’s sixth MLB team after he’s had stints with Seattle, Oakland, Tampa Bay, San Diego and Minnesota. In his time with the Rays in 2019, he recorded 20 saves.
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SF Giants swing trade with Reds to acquire speedy outfielder
The SF Giants made a move on Tuesday to add yet another outfielder to the 40-man roster. The team announced that they had acquired speedy outfielder T.J. Hopkins from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for cash considerations or a player to be named later.
SF Giants swing trade with Reds to acquire speedy outfielder
More than likely, the Giants will eventually be sending over cash to the Reds to complete the transaction. The Reds designated Hopkins for assignment last week, so this move completes that process.
