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Cincinnati Reds closer Alexis Díaz will open the season on the injured list because of left hamstring inflammation, manager Terry Francona announced Sunday, clouding the picture at the back end of the bullpen as the regular season approaches.

This story was excerpted from Mark Sheldon's Reds Beat newsletter.

It’s almost Opening Day, with the excitement and promise of a new season radiating throughout the sport and beyond.

Opening Day may be just a few days away, but it's never too early for some awards predictions.