If Shohei Ohtani signs with Dodgers, pitcher says he'd change uniform numbers

NASHVILLE, Tenn. − There have been few signs or hints in Shohei Ohtani's mysterious free agency tour where he may ultimately choose to play, but perhaps the strongest indication yet that the Los Angeles Dodgers could be the favorites is by the organization's recent request. The Dodgers telephoned veteran reliever Joe Kelly this week to ask if he would surrender his uniform No. 17 to Ohtani. Kelly, who signed a one-year, $8 million contract with the Dodgers last week that has yet to be officially announced, informed Dodger officials that he'd be honored to switch uniform numbers for Ohtani.