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© Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.Reds tell Akiyama he won't make opening day roster
By GARY SCHATZ GOODYEAR, Ariz©2024 GPlusMedia Inc.
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zurcronium
Another huge bust for a NPB star in the Majors. Reds to pay $8 million to Akiyama to not play for the 2022 season. Basically Akiyama could not hit MLB pitching. A $21 million bust. His best bet is to return to NPB this year.
Anyway lets see how Suzuki does, his form and body size is better suited to the MLB.
Mocheake
Most of these NPB players don't pan out. For every success story there are about four or five major-league busts.
kaimycahl
He average 1 RBI every 6 games, at his position run productions is more important. If he goes to AAA he will never see MLB again unless another team takes a chance on him but with those number I don't think so. I am willing to bet he will take the $21 million and head back to Japan