Cincinnati Reds former outfielder Shogo Akiyama joins Hiroshima Carp
It was no surprise that Shogo Akiyama was heading back to Japan. The former Cincinnati Reds outfielder had been let go prior to Opening Day as he was not going to be a part of their lineup. While he was able to latch on with the Padres organization on a minor league deal, it became clear that he was not going to get an opportunity at the major league level.