The Cincinnati Reds agreed to a three-year deal with Japanese outfielder Shogo Akiyama, according to the New York Post's Joel Sherman.
Jon Heyman of MLB Network reported the bidding for Akiyama's services had eclipsed $20 million.
The 31-year-old batted .303 with a .471 slugging percentage, 20 home runs and 62 RBI in 143 games with the Saitama Seibu Lions in 2019.
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