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Reds hope search for leadoff hitter ends with Akiyama
St. Louis Cardinals infielder Tommy Edman takes up his position during baseball practice at Busch Stadium Tuesday, July 7, 2020, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Cleveland Indians' Francisco Lindor bats during baseball practice at Progressive Field, Monday, July 6, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
FILE - In this Wednesday, March 4, 2020, file photo, Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez smiles as he turns to a teammate who made an out on a difficult play against the San Diego Padres in the first inning during a spring training baseball game in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)
FILE - In this March 6, 2020, file photo, Chicago White Sox starter Lucas Giolito pitches in the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Mesa, Ariz. The White Sox arrived at spring training eyeing a jump in the AL Central and their sights set on a playoff spot. Giolito emerged as an All-Star last season, tying for the major league lead in complete games (three) and shutouts (two), after posting a major league-worst 6.13 ERA in 2018. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
