EMILIO PAGÁN NEWS

Converts first save Pagan pitched a scoreless inning and allowed just one walk to earn the save in Friday's 4-3 win over the Astros.

Impact Pagan has been far from consistent in 2020 with four blown saves and six holds in 12 appearances. He has a 6.75 ERA and 1.42 WHIP across 12 innings. The 29-year-old Pagan is in line to see the majority of the save opportunities with Kirby Yates (elbow) and Drew Pomeranz (shoulder) sidelined.

AUGUST 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Could serve as interim closer Pagan could see increased save opportunities after Drew Pomeranz (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday.

Impact Pagan saw work in the ninth inning Thursday while Pomeranz dealt with shoulder soreness, but he blew his second save in his last three appearances. Although the right-hander has had some struggles this season, he could serve as the Padres' closer in the coming games by default. After Pagan posted career-best marks in ERA and WHIP with the Rays last season, he carries a 7.36 ERA and 1.45 WHIP over 11 innings with the Padres in 2020. If he continues to struggle, Jose Castillo could see some save opportunities as well.

AUGUST 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Blows save opportunity Pagan was tagged with a blown save in Thursday's game against Texas, allowing a solo home run while striking out two batters in one inning.

Impact With Drew Pomeranz unavailable due to a tight shoulder, San Diego turned to Pagan in the ninth inning while clinging to a one-run lead. The right-hander couldn't get the job done, allowing a leadoff homer to Nick Solak before retiring the next three hitters. The blown save was Pagan's fourth of the season, and he now sports a 7.36 ERA. If Pomeranz is forced to miss time, Pagan could get additional save chances, though he may be a shaky option given the seven walks and three home runs he has allowed over 11 innings this season.

AUGUST 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Falters in relief Pagan (0-1) took the loss against Arizona on Sunday, pitching one inning and allowing three runs on two hits and one walk while striking out two.

Impact Pagan was summoned in the eighth inning to protect a two-run lead, but he couldn't get the job done, allowing a single and a walk before serving up a three-run homer to Eduardo Escobar. Pagan had been trending in the right direction with four straight scoreless outings after a rough start to the campaign, but Sunday's blowup pushed his season ERA back up to 8.31. He has registered five holds, but Pagan's inconsistency is not what the Padres expected after the 29-year-old saved 20 games and notched a 2.31 ERA along with a 0.83 WHIP with Tampa Bay last season.

AUGUST 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Early-season struggles continue Pagan suffered his second blown save of the season Thursday, pitching two-thirds of an inning and allowing two runs on two hits and a walk while striking out one batter against the...

Impact Following a breakout 2019 campaign with Tampa Bay, the Padres traded for Pagan with the expectation that he would form a dominant 1-2 punch with closer Kirby Yates. Things haven't gone to plan to start the season, with both Pagan and Yates stumbling out the gate. Pagan has pitched only one clean inning in four appearances thus far, allowing a combined five earned runs on five hits and three walks over 3.2 frames. He was summoned in the eighth inning to protect a two-run lead Thursday and squandered the opportunity after allowing a single, triple, sacrifice fly and walk sandwiched around a strikeout. The Padres have a deep bullpen this season, so Pagan's setup role could be in jeopardy if he isn't able to figure things out soon.

JULY 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up win in relief Johnson (1-0) pitched 1.1 innings, allowing one hit and striking out one to earn the win versus the Giants on Thursday.

Impact Johnson got the last out of the eighth inning in relief of Emilio Pagan, and then added a scoreless ninth. The Padres exploded for six runs in the tenth, making Johnson the pitcher of record. The 29-year-old right-hander typically serves a depth role in the Padres' bullpen -- it's unlikely he'll be in the mix for even spot saves with a relief corps headlined by closer Kirby Yates.

JULY 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Padres acquire Emilio Pagan from Rays for Manuel Margot, prospect Logan Driscoll Pagan gives San Diego another formidable late-inning weapon, while the Rays get a plus defender in Margot and an intriguing catching prospec...

FEBRUARY 9, 2020 • YAHOO.COM

Rays send Emilio Pagan to Padres for Manuel Margot Emilio Pagan is headed to San Diego in exchange for Manuel Margot and minor leaguer Logan Driscoll.

FEBRUARY 9, 2020 • YAHOO.COM

Rays trade Emilio Pagan to San Diego for a pair of players The Tampa Bay Rays traded Emilio Pagan to the San Diego Padres for CF Manuel Margot and prospect Logan Driscoll.

FEBRUARY 9, 2020 • TAMPABAYRAYS.CO

Rays Trade Emilio Pagan to Padres for Manuel Margot and a Prospect The Tampa Bay Rays have traded reliever Emilio Pagan to the San Diego Padres for a package including Manuel Margot.

FEBRUARY 9, 2020 • 12UP.COM

Rays acquire Emilio Pagan, Rollie Lacy, draft pick in 3-team trade with Rangers, A's

The A's also sent a 2019 competitive balance Round A pick to the Rays, a selection projected to be in the high 30s overall.

DECEMBER 22, 2018

A's trade DH/INF Healy to Mariners for Pagan, minor leaguer

SEATTLE (AP) Still in the initial stages of the offseason, general manager Jerry Dipoto and the Seattle Mariners believe they've solved on...

NOVEMBER 16, 2017