Reds put Emilio Pagan on IL, add Tejay Antone to roster
CHICAGO — The Cincinnati Reds positioned nearer Emilio Pagan on the injured listing Wednesday with a Grade 2 left hamstring pressure, certainly one of a number of strikes the membership made prior to its sport in opposition to the Cubs at Wrigley Field.
Pagan was injured whereas throwing his lone pitch through the Reds’ 3-2 loss to Chicago on Tuesday. After releasing the ball, he instantly grabbed at his hamstring earlier than crumpling to the bottom subsequent to the mound.
Pagan stated Wednesday that the Grade 2 analysis carries with it a four-to-eight week timetable earlier than he’s possible to return to motion. Given the sight of the emotional Pagan mendacity on the sphere Tuesday, the prognosis might need been worse.
“It was pretty painful last night,” he stated. “It’s still going to be quite a lengthy process to get back on the field. But I guess, all things considered it’s pretty good news.”
The Reds re-signed Pagan, who turns 35 on Thursday, to a two-year deal over the winter after he led the membership with a career-best 32 saves in 38 alternatives in 2025, posting a 2.88 ERA over 70 appearances. He leads the membership with six saves this season with a 6.43 ERA in 15 video games.
“A lot of emotions that went through my mind last night,” Pagan stated. “Felt like I’m letting a lot of people down. Obviously, the organization, front office, management, invested a lot in me to be here.”
While Pagan’s damage solid a shadow over the Cincinnati clubhouse Tuesday, a vibrant spot emerged Wednesday when veteran reliever Tejay Antone was summoned from Triple-A Louisville to be a part of the large league membership.
Antone, 32, was as soon as seen as certainly one of baseball’s up-and-coming relievers however has since undergone a pair of Tommy John procedures to go together with a 3rd such surgical procedure he had early in his professional profession. He has pitched in simply 9 large leagues video games since 2021, and none since 2024.
Antone stated that he approached his newest comeback with the concept that there will not be one other one, an angle that amongst different issues led to a revamping of his pitch arsenal.
“Wanted to do this round to the best of my abilities,” Antone stated. “I mean, this is my last chance. No one’s gonna sign a guy with four Tommy Johns, right?”
The Reds on Wednesday additionally activated highlighter Pierce Johnson from the bereavement listing, optioned righty Chase Petty to Louisville and moved injured starter Brandon Williamson (shoulder) to the 60-day IL to clear a 40-man roster spot for Antone.
Manager Terry Francona stated he’ll combine and match in save conditions in the meanwhile relying on matchups.
While Tuesday’s loss and Pagan’s damage made for a dark postgame, the return of Antone lightened issues Wednesday.
“On the heels of kind of a (crappy) night, seeing (Antone) walk through that door was kind of uplifting,” Francona stated. “It’s good for him, and I hope it’s really good for us. But that’s pretty cool story.”
