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Reds tell veteran Akiyama he won't make opening day roster
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Reds make the costly decision to move on from Shogo Akiyama
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Shogo Akiyama looks to improve in final year of Reds contract
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Shogo Akiyama looks to improve in final year of Reds contract
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Reds trade away Tyler Mahle and Brandon Drury
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Cincinnati Reds: Shogo Akiyama should be the starting left fielder