EMILIO PAGÁN NEWS

Earns third win Pagan (3-0) earned the win in Thursday's 5-3 victory over San Diego. He allowed zero runs with no hits or walks while striking out one over an inning.

Impact Pagan struggled with the Twins last season, posting a 4.43 ERA and seven blown saves, and it was a mild surprise that he wasn't non-tendered. However, he's improved significantly as he's given up earned runs in just two of his 13 appearances (though he gave up six runs in 1.2 innings April 20). He has an impressive 15:3 K:BB ratio in 15.2 innings. He began the season buried in the bullpen but is starting to be used in higher leverage setup situations.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lit up in Boston Pagan allowed six runs on eight hits over 1.2 innings in Thursday's 11-5 loss to Boston.

Impact Pagan entered the game in the third inning when Kenta Maeda (ankle) departed after being struck by a line drive to end the second. Pagan would ultimately allow seven hits in the inning, including a pair of doubles, as the Red Sox put six runs on the board. The 31-year-old Pagan had been pitching well coming into Thursday's contest, throwing 5.1 consecutive scoreless innings. Following the rough outing in Boston, his ERA balloons from 1.42 to 7.88. Pagan is 1-0 with a 1.75 WHIP and 6:2 K:BB through eight innings to start the season.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gives up a run in season debut Pagan allowed one run on two hits and no walks while striking out one over one inning in Sunday's 7-4 win over Kansas City.

Impact Pagan struggled with the Twins last season (4.43 ERA and seven blown saves) and it was a mild surprise he wasn't non-tendered. His 2023 debut in a low leverage spot (Twins were up four runs in the ninth) didn't build confidence for a turnaround as he gave up hits to his first two batters. He'll likely work in low leverage spots until he gains the team's confidence again.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes to terms for 2023 Pagan agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Twins on Friday to avoid arbitration, Darren Wolfson of Channel 5 Saint Paul reports.

Impact Pagan had an up-and-down first year in Minnesota with 4.43 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 84:26 K:BB across 63 innings. The 31-year-old should see some high-leverage chances to open 2023 but is unlikely to see regular save opportunities.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss Saturday Pagan (3-6) allowed two runs (one earned) on a hit and a walk in one inning, taking the loss in extra innings Saturday versus the Angels.

Impact This was Pagan's second appearance since suffering a lat cramp last Sunday. The right-hander got through the 10th inning without trouble, but he gave up a walkoff two-run home run to Taylor Ward with no outs in the 11th. Through five appearances in August, Pagan has struggled, allowing seven runs (five earned), including two homers, while striking out five in 5.1 innings. He has a 5.23 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 58:18 K:BB through 41.1 innings overall. While he's added nine saves and seven holds, his struggle with keeping the ball in the park (10 homers allowed) has taken him mostly out of the closer conversation.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ohtani, Ward HR, Angels rally past Twins 5-3 in 11 innings

Shohei Ohtani hit an eighth-inning home run to get the Angels’ offense started and Taylor Ward hit a game-ending two-run blast to right-center in the 11th inning to complete a come...

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers host the Twins, try to extend home win streak

The Los Angeles Dodgers host the Minnesota Twins looking to continue a five-game home winning streak

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins visit the Dodgers to start 2-game series

The Los Angeles Dodgers host the Minnesota Twins to open a two-game series

AUGUST 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Exits with lat cramp The Twins announced Pagan was removed from his relief appearance in Sunday's game against the Blue Jays due to a right lat cramp, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. He retired two...

Impact Anything lat-related is usually worrisome for a picture, but assuming Pagan is in fact dealing with nothing more serious than a cramp, he should be able to avoid a stint on the injured list. The Twins are labeling Pagan as day-to-day for the time being and should have an update on the right-hander's status in advance of Tuesday's series opener in Los Angeles against the Dodgers.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Twins stock up with starter Mahle, relievers López, Fulmer

The Minnesota Twins stocked up their sputtering pitching staff before Tuesday's trade deadline

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Padres notes: Pagan on his feet with Twins, Gore's outlook, Tatis' progress Emilio Pagan views trade as a deal that worked out for both Padres, Twins; MacKenzie Gore hoping to pitch again in 2022; Fernando Tatis Jr....

JULY 30, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Picks up win in relief Pagan (2-3) earned the win in Saturday's 4-3 win over Baltimore allowing no runs on no hits while striking out one and walking one over one inning of relief.

Impact Pagan pitched a clean ninth inning to help secure a win for the Twins. He entered the game with his team down 3-2, but picked up the win thanks to two ninth-inning runs. This was a step in the right direction for Pagan who pitched to an 11.42 ERA for the month of June. The good performance helped the righty reliever shave a few points off his season ERA, which now sits at 5.06.

JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out of closer role Pagan will move from the closer role to low leverage appearances until he gets back on track, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. "Yeah, he's going to pitch earlier in the games an...

Impact Pagan had become the primary closer among a committee with the Twins amassing nine saves and a 2.45 ERA before June 13. He's struggled since June 21 with two blown saves and allowed nine runs and three walks in 3.2 innings. He was the primary culprit in four blown leads by the bullpen in the past week against Cleveland.

JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Blows fifth save Pagan (1-3) took the loss in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Guardians, giving up two runs on a hit and two walks without recording an out as the Twins fell 3-...

Impact The right-hander entered the game to protect a 2-1 lead in the eighth inning, but Pagan walked the first two batters he faced and advanced them both on a wild pitch before Amed Rosario cashed them in with a single. It's noteworthy that Pagan wasn't held back for a potential save situation in the ninth, instead getting the call to face the top of Cleveland's order in the eighth, and given that he's allowed multiple runs in three of his last four appearances while converting just 9-of-14 save chances on the season, time could be running out on his stint as the Twins' closer.

JUNE 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pagan's struggles continue, Cleveland slips past Twins 3-2 in Game 1 of doubleheader CLEVELAND — The Guardians rallied for two runs in the bottom of the eighth off Twins reliever Emilio Pagan and won the opening game of a dou...

JUNE 28, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Emilio Pagan gains footing as Twins closer, or whatever they are calling his role Emilio Pagan knows fans are clamoring for Jhoan Duran to close games. But he's glad to do the job in the meantime, armed with a new pitch de...

JUNE 21, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Records ninth save Pagan pitched a scoreless inning against Seattle on Monday, allowing one walk and striking out two batters to earn the save.

Impact Pagan was tasked with preserving a one-run, ninth-inning lead. He saw the tying run move into scoring position due to a two-out walk and stolen base, but the right-hander struck out Jesse Winker to end the threat. Pagan appears to be the current favorite over Jhoan Duran for ninth-inning duties thanks to a 2.45 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 11.9 K/9. He's blown three saves but has also successfully converted nine opportunities.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Secures save Pagan picked up his eighth save of the season Saturday against the Rays, striking out two batters while retiring the side in order in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Pagan was tasked with protecting a one-run lead after Jhoan Duran threw a scoreless eighth inning and never let the Rays have much of a chance, sandwiching a groundout between a pair of strikeouts. Pagan now has an 8-4 lead over Duran on the Twins' saves leaderboard. The outing lowered the right-hander's season ERA to 2.57.

JUNE 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from restricted list Pagan (not injury related) was activated from the restricted list Monday, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports.

Impact Pagan was unavailable for the Twins' weekend series in Toronto since he's unvaccinated, but he'll rejoin the bullpen prior to the upcoming series against the Yankees at Target Field, which begins Tuesday. The right-hander has converted just one of his last three save chances while allowing three runs in 3.1 innings over his last four relief appearances, but he should be in the mix for closing duties alongside Jhoan Duran now that Pagan is back with the team.

JUNE 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to restricted list Pagan (not injury related) was placed on the restricted list Friday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Pagan is apparently unvaccinated and is unable to enter Canada as the Twins take on the Blue Jays for a three-game series this weekend. The 31-year-old should be back with the team for the following series against the Yankees, which begins Tuesday. Rookie Jhoan Duran should operate as Minnesota's top option for save chances in the meantime.

JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Banged-up Twins lose fourth in five games with Tigers; Daz Cameron homers off Emilio pagan in eighth Emilio Pagan gave up a home run to Daz Cameron with a man on base in the eighth as the Twins continued to struggle through a stretch of eigh...

JUNE 3, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Picks up one-out save Pagan struck out the only batter he faced Friday, recording his seventh save of the season in a 10-7 win over the Royals.

Impact The Twins were up 10-5 heading into the ninth inning, but after Yennier Cano ran into trouble, Pagan got the call to put out the fire and struck out Nicky Lopez on three pitches. Rookie Jhoan Duran continues to push for ninth-inning work, but Pagan has converted seven of nine save chances on the year with a 2.25 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 22:11 K:BB through 16 innings.

MAY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Escapes with save Pagan allowed one run on three hits in Friday's win over Kansas City. He struck out one and earned a save.

Impact Pagan coughed up a solo home run to Emmanual Rivera followed by a pair of two-out singles. He ended up throwing 14 of 19 pitches for strikes to secure the 6-4 win. It was the first time he's allowed an earned run since April 26 and his season ERA bumped up to 2.13. Pagan has converted six out of seven save chances with a 16:10 K:BB through 12.2 innings.

MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Notches fifth save Pagan allowed one hit in a scoreless inning during Sunday's win over the Guardians. He struck out one and earned the save.

Impact Pagan gave up a two-out double to Amed Rosario but finished off a scoreless frame with just 10 pitches. The 31-year-old has now converted five out of six save chances with a 1.54 ERA this season. Pagan threw an inning in each of the last three games, so he'll likely be unavailable Monday against Oakland.

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Collects fourth save Pagan allowed a hit and one walk in a scoreless inning in Sunday's win over Oakland. He struck out one and earned the save.

Impact Pagan has now earned a save in each of his last two appearances despite allowing a combined five runners on base. He allowed a one-out single to put two Athletics on base before forcing a pair of flyouts to finish off Sunday's 4-3 win. He's now converted four out of five save chances on the year while posting a 2.08 ERA.

MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE