UNDERRATED: Why the Cincinnati Reds’ Emilio Pagan Can DOMINATE Fantasy Baseball Closers in 2026

Emilio Pagan emerges as one of fantasy baseball’s most undervalued closers, but is he the late-round steal your roster needs? Matthew Ahne puts Pagan’s breakout year with the Cincinnati Reds under the microscope, weighing his save potential, strikeout upside, and risks of pitching at Great American Ballpark. The episode spotlights high-reward ADP Round 14 targets including Chandler Simpson’s eye-popping stolen base projection, Lawrence Butler’s bounce-back case with the Las Vegas Athletics, and Gavin Williams’ place in pitching rotations after a promising rookie campaign.

Key discussions cover Brandon Nimmo’s fantasy projection following his move to the Texas Rangers, Robbie Ray’s reliability as an SP5, and Dansby Swanson’s value as a fallback shortstop option. With in-depth analysis of underlying stats, team outlooks, and regression potential, Matthew Ahne helps you navigate the season’s trickiest draft decisions and uncover sleepers who could transform your fantasy baseball fortunes.

00:00 "Fantasy Draft Analysis & Insights"

03:23 Brandon Nimmo Joins Texas Rangers

08:39 "Emilio Pagan's Breakout Potential"

12:51 "Pitching Concerns and ERA Risks"

15:03 Robbie Ray & Dansby Swanson Analysis

19:13 "Dansby Swanson: Late Draft Option"

22:59 "Low Fantasy Ceiling for Raphael"

25:57 "Chandler Simpson: A Throwback Star"

30:07 "Prospects' Potential Through Struggles"

31:34 "Locked On MLB Promotion"

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