Closer Monkey's Leverage Ledger | 5.6.2026

Pagan's headed to the IL, Santana's struggles continued, and more.

Another day, and another injury to a closer, adding to this year’s chaos. Emilio Pagán needed a cart to leave Wrigley Field after throwing one pitch. Cincinnati’s updated hierarchy and the potential fill-in, per Mark Sheldon of MLB.com is shared.

Three takeaways feature:

• Andrés Muñoz

• Miami’s muddled bullpen roles

• Dennis Santana’s slider

Game recaps cover:

AL: BAL | HOU | KC | LAA | NYY | TB | TOR

NL: ATL | CHC | PHI | SD

Plus, updates on Josh Hader and Carlos Estévez in their team capsules.

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