Emilio Pagan

Emilio Pagan was traded to the San Diego Padres Saturday night in exchange for utility outfielder Manuel Margot and catching prospect Logan Driscoll.

Fantasy Impact

Pagan finished 2019 as the Rays' closer, and converted 20 of 28 save chances while posting a 2.31 ERA and 0.83 WHIP in 70 innings. Pagan's fantasy value, though, will take a sizable hit in this trade, as Kirby Yates established himself as one of the game's top closers in 2019. Pagan will likely see action in high-leverage, late inning roles, but save opportunities will largely be given to Yates.

Emilio Pagan blew the save after surrendering two runs on two hits while striking out one over one inning Friday against the Red Sox as the Rays eventually won in extra innings.

Fantasy Impact

Pagan has secured the closer role and despite blowing the lead on Friday should continue in the job for the Rays. On the season the veteran reliever has a 2.43 ERA and 0.83 WHIP with 92 strikeouts over 66 2/3 innings this year.

Emilio Pagan struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Saturday to record his 20th save of the season in a 3-1 win over the Angels.

Fantasy Impact

Pagan has solidified his role as closer for the Rays. The veteran reliever now has a 2.12 ERA, 0.80 WHIP and 88/13 K/BB ratio across 63 2/3 innings. Pagan should be owned in all fantasy leagues.

Emilio Pagan got out all three batters he faced with one strikeout during the ninth to record his 19th save in a 5-0 victory against the Blue Jays on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Pagan has converted his last six saves and is now 19-for-26 in opportunities this season as he has taken control of the closer role for the Rays. Pagan should be owned in all fantasy leagues that have the save category.

Emilio Pagan struck out a pair of batters in a scoreless ninth inning to notch a save Tuesday against the Orioles.

Fantasy Impact

Pagan has converted 17 of 24 save opportunities with a 2.26 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 83:12 K:BB over 58 2/3 innings. Pagan should be owned in all fantasy leagues that have the save category.