Shohei Ohtani misses Dodgers game following birth of second child
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 7:30 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Shohei Ohtani announced the birth of his second child on June 20, prompting him to miss the Los Angeles Dodgers game against the Baltimore Orioles on June 19. Ohtani posted about the new addition to his family on Instagram. He is currently on paternity leave but is expected to return to the team soon. Ohtani, who rarely misses games, has also dealt with previous injuries that affected his playing time this season.
- •Ohtani announced the birth of his second child on June 20
- •He missed the Dodgers game on June 19 due to paternity leave
- •Ohtani is expected to return to the team shortly
- •He has a history of injuries affecting his game appearances
- •The family welcomed their first child in April 2025
- 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani Makes Rare Move Of Missing A Dodgers’ Game As His Family Grows
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