The Dodgers telephoned veteran reliever Joe Kelly this week to ask if he would surrender his uniform No. 17 to Ohtani.
While playing for Team Japan in the World Baseball Classic this year, Ohtani wore No. 16. He explained during a press conference that 16 was his jersey number whenever playing for the country and that he wasn't overly concerned about such detail.
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