Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani and his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, are celebrating the arrival of their first ðĪðĐðŠððĨ, a daughter, whom they welcomed into the world on Saturday. In a heartfelt announcement, Ohtani shared his joy and gratitude with fans and loved ones alike.
âWelcome to the Ohtani Family!â he posted, expressing his thanks to his wife for delivering their âhealthy, beautiful daughter.â He added, âTo my daughter, thank you for making us very nervous yet super anxious parents.â Ohtani also acknowledged the support from the Dodgers organization, his teammates, and the fans, as well as the medical professionals who helped make this day possible. Before the start of the series against the Texas Rangers, the Dodgers placed Ohtani on MLBâs paternity list.
When Will Shohei Ohtani Return?
Manager Dave Roberts provided an update after the Dodgersâ 4-3 loss to the Rangers on Saturday night, revealing that Ohtani had already communicated his plans to rejoin the team for Sundayâs game.
Ohtaniâs paternity leave allows him to miss up to three games, which means he could be back in the lineup for Sundayâs series finale against the Rangers. After that, the Dodgers have an off day on Monday before heading to Chicago to face the Cubs on Tuesday.
The Dodgers are hoping Ohtaniâs return will provide a boost as they look to even up the series, which is currently tied at 1-1 after Saturdayâs loss, marked by a walk-off home run from Texasâ Adolis Garcia.
