May 10, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cincinnati Reds left fielder Tyler Naquin (12) hits a three run home run. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
It may be a tough pill to swallow, but Shogo Akiyama may have to get used to riding the pine. Cincinnati Reds slugger Tyler Naquin is hitting too well to share playing time. While Akiyama’s 3-year/$21M contract would suggest otherwise, David Bell must stick with Naquin until the former Cleveland Indians outfielder stops producing.
It’s every athlete’s worst nightmare; they’ve been replaced because of injury.