CINCINNATI, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 06: Emilio Pagan #15 of the Cincinnati Reds celebrates after the last out of the 12-8 win against the Milwaukee Brewers at Great American Ball Park on September 06, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
The Detroit Tigers are signing 10-year MLB veteran reliever Emilio Pagán to a one-year contract, according to the New York Post’s Jon Heyman. The deal is worth about $11 million.
Heyman wrote on X: “Tigers signing top reliever Emilio Pagán. About $11M, 1 year , via sources”
GettySAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 26: Emilio Pagán #15 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches against the San Francisco Giants in the ninth inning at Oracle Park on August 26, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Pagán declined a $10 million player option with the Cincinnati Reds after the 2026 season, allowing him to sign with Detroit.
Sources: Emilio Pagán declined the Cincinnati Reds’ $10 million option for the 2027 season and will become a free agent, with a strong chance of landing a multi-year contract.
Pagán had a notable second half of the season, going 3-0 with a 1.71 ERA, 29 SO in 26.1 IP and 18 SV.
Sources: Emilio Pagán declined the Cincinnati Reds’ $10 million option for the 2027 season and will become a free agent, with a strong chance of landing a multi-year contract.
Pagán had a notable second half of the season, going 3-0 with a 1.71 ERA, 29 SO in 26.1 IP and 18 SV.
Jackson Kruse Jackson Kruse covers Major League Baseball for Heavy Sports. He is also the site expert for FanSided's Minnesota Twins site, Puckett's Pond, and writes for Nolan Writin', FanSided's Texas Rangers site. Jackson earned a Bachelor of Science in Electronic Media from Texas State University's School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Before joining Heavy Sports and FanSided, he served as sports editor of The University Star, Texas State University's student-run newspaper. More about Jackson Kruse
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Detroit Tigers Sign 10-Year MLB Pitcher For Roughly $11 Million During Offseason
Detroit Tigers Sign 10-Year MLB Pitcher For Roughly $11 Million During Offseason