Shohei Ohtani Steps Away from Dodgers to Welcome First Child with Wife Mamiko
Source: news.source.inquirer
Los Angeles Dodgers' star Shohei Ohtani is temporarily away from the team as he and his wife, Mamiko, await the birth of their first child. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed Ohtani's absence, noting he is on the MLB paternity list. Ohtani, a two-way superstar, announced the pregnancy on Instagram in late December, expressing excitement about their growing family. The Dodgers have called up Eddie Rosario to fill Ohtani's role during his absence.
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Shohei Ohtani is away from the Los Angeles Dodgers to be with his wife Mamiko for the birth of their first child.
Ohtani is on MLB's paternity list and can miss up to three games.
The couple announced their pregnancy on Instagram in late December 2024, expecting the baby in 2025.
Eddie Rosario was called up from Triple-A to replace Ohtani as the designated hitter against Texas.
The Dodgers are scheduled to play a series in Texas and then against the Chicago Cubs.
