Emilio Pagan

Pagan had a dynamic season with the Rays, racking up 20 saves and offering excellent ratios. But a move to the Padres takes him out of the closer's role behind Kirby Yates. He's still ownable for his pitching numbers and as a handcuff to Yates, but don't expect many saves absent an injury.

Emilio Pagan dealt to Padres

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.