Shohei Ohtani not in Dodgers' lineup while away from team on paternity leave
Shohei Ohtani is absent from the Dodgers' lineup following the birth of his second child with wife Mamiko Tanaka.
📍 How it ended
Shohei Ohtani missed a Dodgers game while on paternity leave, as he and his wife Mamiko Tanaka welcomed their second child. Ohtani was expected to return to the team later that weekend.
Epilogue added 36d ago, after coverage quieted.
Coverage (10)
- Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani, Wife Mamiko Announce Birth of Child in IG Photo, 'We Are Again Overjoyed' Bleacher Report · 38d ago
- Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and his wife announce birth of their second child as he goes on paternity leave Yahoo Sports · 38d ago
- Ohtani family 'overjoyed' to welcome second child MLB.com · 38d ago
- Shohei Ohtani out of Dodgers’ lineup vs. Orioles for birth of his second child Los Angeles Times · 38d ago
- Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani a late scratch vs. Orioles, away from team on paternity leave Yahoo Sports · 38d ago
- Shohei Ohtani Misses Dodgers Game in Anticipation of the Birth of His Second Baby with Wife Mamiko Tanaka People.com · 38d ago
- Ohtani could return Saturday after missing Friday in anticipation of birth of 2nd child MLB.com · 38d ago
- Shohei Ohtani not in Dodgers' lineup while away from team on paternity leave ABC7 Los Angeles · 38d ago
- Shohei Ohtani not in Dodgers' lineup while away on paternity ESPN · 39d ago
- Shohei Ohtani goes on paternity leave, should return later this weekend The New York Times · 39d ago
The brief
Shohei Ohtani has gone on paternity leave and was a late scratch for a game against the Orioles. Ohtani and his wife, Mamiko, announced the birth of their second child via an Instagram photo, stating they are "overjoyed." Coverage from MLB.com, ESPN, The New York Times, and the Los Angeles Times emphasizes Ohtani's absence from the active lineup.
Yahoo Sports and Bleacher Report focused on the family's announcement regarding the new arrival. Reports from The New York Times and MLB.com indicate Ohtani could return to the team later this weekend, specifically noting a potential return on Saturday.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 36d ago.
Quick answers
Why is Shohei Ohtani missing from the Dodgers' lineup?
Ohtani is away from the team on paternity leave following the birth of his second child.
Who is Ohtani's spouse?
His wife is Mamiko Tanaka.
When is Shohei Ohtani expected to return?
According to coverage, he should return later this weekend, with MLB.com specifying a possible return on Saturday.
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