The back end of the Reds bullpen is going to look similar to the one that made the playoffs last season.

Cincinnati re-signed its closer Emilio Pagán to a two-year, $20 million contract, according to The Post’s Jon Heyman. The deal does include an opt-out after 2026.

Pagán, 34, enjoyed an impressive season for a Reds team that went 83-79 and beat out the Mets for the final National League wild-card spot in game 162.

Reds closer Emilio Pagan pitches in in the ninth inning of a game against the Cardinals last season. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

It was their first postseason appearance since 2020. They were swept in two games by the eventual World Series champion Dodgers.

He recorded a career-high 32 saves with a 2.88 ERA and 0.92 WHIP in 68 ⅔ innings, just short of his previous hi

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