As always, the Los Angeles Dodgers are making headlines! But this time, it’s because of their superstar, Shohei Ohtani, who is under the spotlight again. The reason? Well, Ohtani has made a surprising reveal in a funny way that has grabbed the attention of fans all over, raising speculations about his new “bestie” in the team. Ohtani, currently in his recovery phase, is expected to pitch soon after undergoing the elbow and shoulder surgeries. While he won his third MVP in 2024 as a designated hitter, Ohtani is keen to make his return to the Dodgers’ rotation as quickly as possible.

While fans expect Shohei Ohtani to return to the mound soon, an Instagram post by MLB displaying a picture of Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto has taken the internet by storm. Fans cannot keep calm as they are already speculating about his new best friend other than Teoscar Hernandez, whom Ohtani shares a close bond with. One user on Instagram even made a hilarious comment of Hernandez punching the air, watching Yamamoto and Ohtani doing so well and not him. But it’s just a picture, isn’t it?

Yes, and a picture cannot justify the close bond that Shohei Ohtani and Teoscar Hernandez share. While Hernandez called Ohtani his best friend, it’s nothing new that despite their language barriers and being competitors earlier, they still have managed to get on well together. However, Ohtani has previously mentioned Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who is his fellow countryman, and that might be the reason for him calling his best friend in the team other than Kike and Hernandez.

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But Ohtani’s statement and the recent post on the social networking platform have the fans speculating a lot of things and putting forward their hilarious responses too. So, let’s see what the fans are trying to say.

Fans share their reaction to Ohtani revealing his best friend

Waiting to hear the crack of the bat and roar of the crowd, MLB shared a post on the Instagram handle that has quickly garnered widespread attention from the fans. Given the picture of Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto standing together, an Instagram user posted, “Teoscar Hernandez punching the air right now.” Based on the response, the fan feels that Teoscar Hernandez may be feeling jealous watching his best friend with another player, and that can even leave him in frustration. However, that’s not entirely true, given that both of them had good relations for quite some time, despite their differences in languages.

Echoing the previous comment, another user shared a small clip of Ohtani’s dog running the field. But what does that mean? Well, Yoshinobu Yamamoto has also adopted a dog from an animal shelter, and he becomes another Dodgers’ player who has shown his unconditional love for animals. However, with Yamamoto bringing his dog during the training, Ohtani’s dog Decoy has also found a furry companion, and that looks like, along with the dogs, Ohtani and Yamamoto’s relationship has become stronger too.

A Dodgers’ fan feels that the interviews during the spring training offer a lot of knowledge and information, citing “Spring training interviews are always the most fun but still somehow the most informative.” It’s true, because no one actually speculated someone else other than Teoscar Hernandez to be Ohtani’s best friend, but the real fact came out when he named his fellow countryman pitcher Yamamoto to be his best friend in the team. Bad news for Hernandez?

Well, maybe not, as an ardent fan of the Dodgers’ Mookie Betts makes a funny comment, saying, “What about me?” As a Dodgers’ fan, his emotions are real, considering that Betts is a hero in Japan, and ever since Ohtani joined him as a teammate, the Dodgers have gained unprecedented support, especially from the Land of the Rising Sun. But it didn’t end here, as the Dodgers now have some of the best players from Japan—Roki Sasaki, Yamamoto, and Ohtani.

While everyone speculates what might be wrong with Ohtani not calling Hernandez his best friend, another commenter comes up with a surprising revelation. “I know everyone is disappointed that he didn’t say Teo, but Teo isn’t his bestie; Teo is his hermano.” Is what the user said, and it means that Hernandez is not just his best friend, rather like his brother, who gains immense support from him. So, it’s not always about friendship or who calls him better than others; it’s all about brotherhood that makes Dodgers a place where everyone loves to be.

Who, according to you, might be Shohei Ohtani’s best friend in the team? Let us know in the comment section below.