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Detroit Tigers sign reliever Emilio Pagán to 1-year deal
The Detroit Tigers made their first move of 2026 MLB free agency by signing right-handed reliever Emilio Pagán to a one-year contract on Wednesday.
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- Sports IllustratedIs Emilio Pagan the Right One-Year, $11 Million Bet for Detroit?Detroit needs to rebuild a bullpen that let 31 leads slip away, and Scott Harris had already defined the characteristics he is looking for in his new relievers.
- Yahoo SportsDetroit Tigers sign reliever Emilio Pagán to 1-year dealThe Detroit Tigers made their first move of 2026 MLB free agency by signing right-handed reliever Emilio Pagán to a one-year contract on Wednesday.
- The Athletic(subscription required)Tigers, reliever Emilio Pagán in agreement on 1-year deal: SourcePagán, 35, has been the Cincinnati Reds' closer for the past two seasons.