Cincinnati Reds get 'encouraging' news on Emilio Pagán, Brady Singer

The Cincinnati Reds have hopefully avoided any long-term injuries to a pair of pitchers . Closer Emilio Pagán appeared to tweak his hamstring after delivering the final pitch of the Reds' 2-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants at Great American Ball Park on Tuesday, April 14. The Reds medical team assessed Pagán after the game and found no bruising.

On Wednesday, Pagán spoke with reporters outside of his locker room after playing catch on the field. More: Sal Stewart home run proves decisive for Reds vs. Giants More: Ken Griffey Jr.

was first to ask to wear No. 42 on Jackie Robinson Day "I don't have any pain, but it is very tight," Pagán said. "I went out and played catch.

I did some treatment on it this morning when I got in early. I played catch fine. Looking like we dodged a bullet.