dailyloe.com – Cincinnati Reds closer Emilio Pagan left Tuesday’s game against the Chicago Cubs with a left hamstring injury. Pagan, 34, will be placed on the injured list after the incident. He will undergo additional tests on Wednesday to assess the severity of the injury.
Manager Terry Francona confirmed the situation, stating, “He’s going to get scanned in the morning.” Francona noted the team’s loss to the Cubs, which ended 3-2 in 10 innings. Pagan’s reaction indicated he was in significant pain.
During the game, Pagan fell to the ground after delivering the first pitch of the ninth inning. He immediately grabbed the back of his left leg and remained on the field for several minutes before being carted off. Right-hander Jose Franco replaced him on the mound.
