4 years agoThe Cincinnati Reds announced on Monday that outfielder Shogo Akiyama (hamstring) will open the regular season on the injured list. Akiyama felt something while running the bases during Saturday's Cactus League game against the Oakland A's. Through his translator, Akiyama said, "I heard something before I landed on the base, and after I landed on first base, it felt like I lost some power." He missed the early portions of camp while away from the team to deal with personal matters and went 0-for-7 in his four Cactus League games. Akiyama's injury could open up a spot for one of Tyler Naquin, Dee Strange-Gordon, or Scott Heineman to make the Opening Day roster.--Matt T - RotoBaller
Source: MLB.com