Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani had another first in his MLB career. Ohtani struck out in his first four plate appearances Tuesday night against the Cincinnati Reds, the first time he has done that in his eight seasons in the majors.

Freeland, who graduated from Mariner in 2020, worked his way through the Dodgers system after playing at UCF and will join the team in Cincinnati.

Alex Freeland is not in the Los Angeles Dodgers' starting lineup for their showdown with the Cincinnati Reds, but he took a major leap forward just by joining the big league roster.

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Not only is Durán potentially the best relief arm available, but the National League is full of teams that need high-leverage relievers. The Philadelphia Phillies don't have a clear-cut closer, and the New York Mets have a pretty thin bullpen as well.

Shortstop Eli Willits, taken first by Washington, signed for an $8.2 million bonus. UC Santa Barbara right-hander Tyler Bremner, selected second by the Los Angeles Angels, agreed at $7,689,525. LSU left-hander Kade Anderson, the No. 3 pick, agreed with Seattle at $8.8 million.

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Sam Horn signed a professional contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. However, he will return to Missouri to compete for the starting QB role.