Shogo Akiyama

Shogo Akiyama went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored Wednesday against Kansas City.

Fantasy Impact

Akiyama tacked on an insurance run in the eighth inning with an RBI double. In 85 at-bats this season, he's batting .224 with seven RBI and two steals.

Shogo Akiyama went 2-for-4 with an RBI single in Tuesday's loss to San Diego.

Fantasy Impact

Akiyama drove home a run in the fourth inning to trim the Padres' lead. In a reserve outfield role this season, he's batting .230 with six RBI and one steal in 74 at-bats.

Shogo Akiyama went 3-for-4 with two RBI in Sunday's win over the Rockies.

Fantasy Impact

Akiyama contributed with RBI-singles in the second and eighth innings. Since returning from the injured list, Akiyama has posted a .286 batting average in nine games.

The Reds activated OF Shogo Akiyama (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact

Akiyama missed the first month of the season due to his strained hamstring. Cincinnati's outfield is already a bit crowded, which means Akiyama probably won't get consistent playing time.

Reds outfielder Shogo Akiyama should return to the team this week. Akiyama also homered in a scrimmage on Monday.

Fantasy Impact

In Akiyama's first season in the majors (2020), he hit zero home runs with seven steals and a .245 batting average. He's likely better suited for OBP leagues with a .357 OBP in 2020 and a career .376 OBP in the Nippon Professional Baseball League. We'll see where Akiyama factors in upon his return with Castellanos, Winker, and their platoon situation at the other outfield spot.