The Cincinnati Reds have been in pursuit of an outfielder all offseason, however, the recent rumors surrounding the Reds interest in Shogo Akiyama represent the first interest the team has had in a center fielder. Though Nick Senzel finished the 2019 season on the injured list, he’s still expected to the team’s starting centerfielder next season. What happens to Senzel is Akiyama signs?
Shogo Akiyama, thanks in large part to a thin free agent market, may be the nest available center fielder this offseason. While the Pittsburgh Pirates are said to be looking at potential trades for Starling Marte, Akiyama is a free agent, able to sign with whichever major league team he chooses.