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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.

By · Published June 22, 2026  09:01 UTC · Updated June 22, 2026  21:34 UTC

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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 109d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 8 distinct news outlets with 10 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 16.
  • Primary Driver: Shohei Ohtani is absent from the Dodgers' lineup following the birth of his second child with wife Mamiko Tanaka.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will remain a dominant headline through tomorrow.
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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.

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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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