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Reds: Injuries will thrust Shogo Akiyama into the spotlight

CINCINNATI, OH - MAY 31: Shogo Akiyama #4 of the Cincinnati Reds warms up before the start of the sixth inning. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

Tyler Naquin left Sunday’s game with tightness in his left hamstring, and Nick Senzel is already out for at least a month following knee surgery. While it’s not yet known how many games Naquin may miss, it’s a good bet that he will find his way onto the 10-day injured list. This will force the Cincinnati Reds to rely on Shogo Akiyama to be the team’s primary centerfielder.