Shohei Ohtani said on Instagram Saturday, June 20, that his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, has given birth to their second child, as the Dodgers continue coordinating his paternity leave around the World Series schedule.
Shohei Ohtani’s Saturday began with a personal milestone—and it quickly carried into the Dodgers’ baseball calendar.
The Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star announced on social media on June 20 that his wife. Mamiko Tanaka. had given birth to their second child. In an Instagram post. Ohtani wrote. “We are again overjoyed to experience this wonderful day in our lives together. ” adding. “Thank you for being born safely.” He also said. “We would also like to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has supported us throughout this journey.”.
On the field, the timing had already become a live issue. Ohtani was not in the Dodgers lineup for Friday’s series opener against the Baltimore Orioles. a detail that came before the team later confirmed he was taking paternity leave. Shortly after that absence, the Dodgers announced he was on leave. The team’s message was specific enough to set expectations: a statement said Ohtani was expected to return “sometime this weekend.”.
Ohtani has been here before. He previously went on paternity leave last April when Tanaka delivered their first child, a daughter. For this new baby, though, the couple has not shared any information about the child.
The sequence is straightforward: Ohtani missed the Orioles opener. the Dodgers moved him to paternity leave. and the June 20 announcement confirmed why. With the team expecting him back “sometime this weekend. ” his return now sits against the tight rhythm that defines the postseason—while his focus remains on a family moment that he says is “wonderful” and happening safely.
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