Pagán Declines Option with Reds, Who Turn Down Options on Suárez and Johnson
Emilio Pagán will enter free agency after rejecting a $10 million option, while Cincinnati declined options on Eugenio Suárez and Pierce Johnson.
- On Saturday, October 31, 2026, the Cincinnati Reds saw three key players enter free agency as closer Emilio Pagán declined his $10 million option, while the club declined mutual options on third baseman Eugenio Suárez and reliever Pierce Johnson.
- The Reds declined Suárez's $16 million option and Johnson's $8 million option, determining their recent performance and production did not justify the financial commitment to either player.
- Suárez finished with 26 homers and 74 RBIs in 125 games under his $15 million guaranteed contract, while Johnson posted a 4.62 ERA across 56 appearances and received a $1 million buyout.
- Pagán, who compiled a 3.38 ERA and 25 saves this season, declined his $10 million contract for 2027 to test the free agent market rather than remain with Cincinnati.
- The Cincinnati roster now sits at 35 players, providing management financial flexibility to reshape the lineup, though the club could potentially revisit lower-priced deals with both Suárez and Johnson.
23 Articles
23 Articles
The Cincinnati Reds Closer, the Boricua Emilio Pagán, rejected on Saturday an option for $10 million to extend his contract in 2027 and decided to become a free agent.
Yakima Herald-Republic
CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati Red Closer Emilio Pagán rejected on Saturday an option for $10 million to extend his contract in 2027 and decided to become a free agent.
Reds' Emilio Pagan Declines Player Option, Becomes Free Agent
The Cincinnati Reds have big news on Emilio Pagan, and it’s not positive. Pagan has declined his $ 10 million player option for 2027 and will become a free agent, according to Francys Romero.Pagan (age 35) had a solid 2026 campaign with the Reds, posting a 5-1 record, a 3.38 ERA in 45 games (42.2 […]
The Toronto Star
Pagán declines option with Reds, who turn down options on Suárez and Johnson
CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati Reds closer Emilio Pagán declined a $10 million player option for 2027 on Saturday, deciding to become a free agent.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 44% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
