Cincinnati Reds get 'encouraging' news on Emilio Pagán, Brady Singer

Q: What injury did Emilio Pagán sustain during the game against the San Francisco Giants?

Emilio Pagán tweaked his hamstring while pitching in the game.

Q: What did the medical team find after assessing Emilio Pagán's injury?

The medical team found no bruising on Emilio Pagán after assessing his hamstring injury.

Q: How did Emilio Pagán respond after his injury assessment?

Emilio Pagán spoke with reporters and played catch on the field after the injury assessment.

Q: What was the outcome of the game where Emilio Pagán was injured?

The Cincinnati Reds won the game against the San Francisco Giants with a score of 2-1.

The Cincinnati Reds have hopefully avoided any long-term injuries to a pair of pitchers.

Closer Emilio Pagán appeared to tweak his hamstring after delivering the final pitch of the Reds' 2-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants at Great American Ball Park on Tuesday, April 14.

The Reds medical team assessed Pagán after the game and found no bruising. On Wednesday, Pagán spoke with reporters outside of his locker room after playing catch on the field.

Reds closer Emilio Pagan (15) suffered a hamstring injury in the Reds' 2-1 win over the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

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"I don't have any pain, but it is very tight," Pagán said. "I went out and played catch. I did some treatment on it this morning when I got in early. I played catch fine. Looking like we dodged a bullet. Hopefully things continue to trend positively."

Pagán, who is in his third season with the Reds, ranks tied for second in the majors with five saves. Pagán had a career-high 32 saves last season and returned to the Reds on a two-year, $20 million deal in December.

Since allowing four runs on three hits in a loss to Pittsburgh April 1, Pagán has worked six scoreless innings over six appearances, recording four saves and a victory.

"I think the next step is, we want to see when he cools down how he feels when goes back to start moving again," Reds manager Terry Francona said Wednesday. "We'll check him out in a couple of hours. That was very encouraging."

Pagán's status for the second game of the Reds-Giants series is up in the air. If he can't go, one likely option is right-hander Tony Santillan, who had seven saves last season.

"It depends how we get there," Francona said of his other ninth-inning options if Pagán is unavailable.

Reds starting pitcher Brady Singer also looks to have avoided any missed time after being hit on the foot by a grounder in the sixth inning on Tuesday. X-rays on Singer's foot were negative Tuesday.

"No swelling and he's walking normally, so that part's good, too," Francona said Wednesday.

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Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain (9) is tagged out by San Francisco Giants second baseman Luis Arraez (1) attempting to steal second in the first inning between the Cincinnati Reds and the San Francisco Giants at Great American Ball in Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman (26) fields a ground ball in the fourth inning between the Cincinnati Reds and the San Francisco Giants at Great American Ball in Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

Cincinnati Reds right fielder Rece Hinds (57) catches a fly ball in the fifth inning between the Cincinnati Reds and the San Francisco Giants at Great American Ball in Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

San Francisco Giants shortstop Willy Adames (2) embraces San Francisco Giants outfielder Jerar Encarnación (19) after hitting a solo home run in the fifth inning between the Cincinnati Reds and the San Francisco Giants at Great American Ball in Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

San Francisco Giants shortstop Willy Adames (2) turns a double play as Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (37) slides into second in the fifth inning between the Cincinnati Reds and the San Francisco Giants at Great American Ball in Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Brady Singer (51) prepares to pitch in the sixth inning between the Cincinnati Reds and the San Francisco Giants at Great American Ball in Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal Stewart (27) fields a ground ball before tagging first for an out in the sixth inning between the Cincinnati Reds and the San Francisco Giants at Great American Ball in Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona walks back to the dugout after checking on Cincinnati Reds pitcher Brady Singer (51) in the sixth inning between the Cincinnati Reds and the San Francisco Giants at Great American Ball in Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) fields a ground ball hit by San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos (17) before throwing him out in the sixth inning between the Cincinnati Reds and the San Francisco Giants at Great American Ball in Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

San Francisco Giants pitcher Caleb Kilian (45) pitches in the sixth inning between the Cincinnati Reds and the San Francisco Giants at Great American Ball in Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) hits a base hit in the sixth inning between the Cincinnati Reds and the San Francisco Giants at Great American Ball in Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Brady Singer (51) checks on San Francisco Giants shortstop Willy Adames (2) at first base in the first inning between the Cincinnati Reds and the San Francisco Giants at Great American Ball in Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain (9) holds up his glove as San Francisco Giants shortstop Willy Adames (2) is called out after attempting to steal second base in the first inning between the Cincinnati Reds and the San Francisco Giants at Great American Ball in Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

San Francisco Giants pitcher Robbie Ray (38) prepares to pitch in the first inning between the Cincinnati Reds and the San Francisco Giants at Great American Ball in Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

San Francisco Giants pitcher Robbie Ray (38) pitches in the first inning between the Cincinnati Reds and the San Francisco Giants at Great American Ball in Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

San Francisco Giants center fielder Jared Oliva (56) catches a fly ball for an out in the first inning between the Cincinnati Reds and the San Francisco Giants at Great American Ball in Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain (9) throws to first to get San Francisco Giants designated hitter Casey Schmitt (10) out in the second inning between the Cincinnati Reds and the San Francisco Giants at Great American Ball in Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos (17) breaks his bat before being thrown out at first in the second inning between the Cincinnati Reds and the San Francisco Giants at Great American Ball in Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Brady Singer (51) delivers a pitch in the third inning between the Cincinnati Reds and the San Francisco Giants at Great American Ball in Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) throws to first for an out in the third inning between the Cincinnati Reds and the San Francisco Giants at Great American Ball in Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

Cincinnati Reds left fielder Spencer Steer (7) hits a solo home run in the third inning between the Cincinnati Reds and the San Francisco Giants at Great American Ball in Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

Cincinnati Reds left fielder Spencer Steer (7) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the third inning between the Cincinnati Reds and the San Francisco Giants at Great American Ball in Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

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San Francisco Giants pitcher Robbie Ray (38) pitches in the first inning between the Cincinnati Reds and the San Francisco Giants at Great American Ball in Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.