Freddie Freeman was integral to the Los Angeles Dodgers' success last year, culminating in the NL West team winning the World Series against the New York Yankees in October.

As of February, Sasaki's dog had not yet met Decoy. But judging by the quick friendship struck up between Decoy and fellow pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto's dog this spring, it's likely only a matter of time until Sasaki's dog joins the mix.