Dodgers' Gus Varland's Mother Cancer-Free After Ohtani's Aid for Treatment

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed that relief pitcher Gus Varland's mother is now cancer-free, having received a "very, very big contribution" from teammate Shohei Ohtani for her treatment. Varland made seven relief appearances for the Dodgers in the 2024 season, including the South Korea series, posting a 4.50 ERA over six innings before being designated for assignment in July 2024. His brother, Louis, pitched for the Blue Jays.