CINCINNATI, OH - APRIL 5: A Cincinnati Reds players' glove and hat sit on the steps of the dugout. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
The Cincinnati Reds saw four players make their big league debut in 2020. Tejay Antone, Tyler Stephenson, José García, and Shogo Akiyama made their major league debuts last season. All but Akiyama were somewhat unexpected. Which three prospects may make a surprise debut during the 2021 season?
Heading into last season, it was easy to predict that Akiyama would be making his major league debut. After a successful career overseas, there was little doubt that the Japanese outfielder was going to find his way onto the big stage.