When Dodgers are on the field Shohei Ohtani is dominating the headlines with his running, hitting and serving. But his actions also resonate off the field.
IN recent interview with Japanese media, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told the story of how two-time World Series The champion helped the relief pitcher. Gus WarlandHis mother received cancer treatment, making a “very, very big contribution.”
“Shohei does a lot of great things, but a lot of what he does happens in secret, so people don’t talk about it,” Roberts said.
Warland made seven appearances for the Dodgers during the 2024 season, including pitching with the Dodgers. season opening series in South Korea against the San Diego Padres—and posted a 3.00 earned run average over six innings before he was designated for assignment in July of that year.
Roberts said he ran into Warland's mother during this year's World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays because his brother Louis pitched for them. Roberts said his mother told him she did not have cancer.
After spending his first six seasons in the major leagues AngelsOhtani signed a 10-year contract worth $700 million. with the Dodgers. In November he won fourth MVP award in five seasonsbecoming the only player other than Barry Bonds to win it more than three times.
Ohtani helped the Dodgers win their second consecutive World Series title after hitting 55 homers with a .282 batting average and an ERA of 2.87.
