Shohei Ohtani broke the news to the Los Angeles Dodgers that prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki was joining the team. Ohtani sent a text to Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman even before Sasaki's agent informed the club.

Shohei Ohtani joining the Dodgers meant a formidable trio at the top batting order alongside Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts.

Show Caption1 of 28 Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki poses with Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes, far left, Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman, second from left, and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts,

Ohtani sent a text to Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman even before Sasaki’s agent informed the club.