Shohei Ohtani misses Dodgers game for birth of second child
5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 3:24 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Shohei Ohtani is away from the Los Angeles Dodgers for the birth of his second child, missing the series opener against the Baltimore Orioles on June 20, 2026. The Dodgers chose not to place him on the paternity list, expecting him to return later this weekend. Rookie Ryan Ward took Ohtani’s spot as designated hitter while Kyle Tucker moved to the leadoff position. Ohtani last pitched on June 18 and has been dealing with a blister on his pitching hand and knee inflammation; his absence does not significantly affect the pitching rotation.
- •Ohtani is away for paternity leave.
- •Ryan Ward is designated hitter in Ohtani's absence.
- •Kyle Tucker moves to leadoff spot.
- •Ohtani last pitched on June 18 against the Rays.
- •Return expected later this weekend.
- 10:18 PMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani returns to Dodgers lineup after birth of second child
- 10:03 PMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani rejoins Dodgers after birth of second child
- 5:31 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani welcomes second child with wife Mamiko Tanaka
- 3:21 PMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani celebrates Father's Day early with birth of second child
- 3:24 AMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani Misses Dodgers Game in Anticipation of the Birth of His Second Baby with Wife Mamiko Tanaka
- 2:18 AMESPN MLB — Ohtani (paternity) not in Dodgers' lineup vs. O's
- 1:23 AMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani on Paternity Leave, to Miss Friday’s Game
- 12:51 AMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani out of Dodgers' lineup vs. Orioles for birth of his second child
"Shohei Ohtani missed Friday night’s series opener for the birth of his second child, but he’s back in the Dodgers lineup against the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday night, batting in his usual leadoff spot as the designated hitter. Ohtani on Saturday posted a statement on Instagram from him and his wife Mamiko after the birth […]
"MLB team Los Angeles Dodgers‘ superstar Shohei Ohtani and his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, have announced the birth of their second child. The couple shared the news Saturday through a joint statement on Instagram. Ohtani was recently placed on the Dodgers’…
"Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani will miss Friday night’s game against the Baltimore Orioles as he’s been placed on paternity leave. He’s expecting his second child. No word has been released about when he will be back in action.…
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 10:18 PMShohei Ohtani returns to Dodgers lineup after birth of second child
Shohei Ohtani missed Friday night’s series opener for the birth of his second child, but he’s back in the Dodgers lineup against the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday night, batting in his usual leadoff spot as the designated hitter. Ohtani on Saturday posted a statement on Instagram from him and his wife Mamiko after the birth […]
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 10:03 PMShohei Ohtani rejoins Dodgers after birth of second child
Shohei Ohtani returned to the Dodgers’ lineup Saturday, after the two-way star became a two-time dad. Ohtani had been away from the team since Friday, taking a paternity leave for...
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 5:31 PMDodgers’ Shohei Ohtani welcomes second child with wife Mamiko Tanaka
MLB team Los Angeles Dodgers‘ superstar Shohei Ohtani and his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, have announced the birth of their second child. The couple shared the news Saturday through a joint statement on Instagram. Ohtani was recently placed on the Dodgers’…
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 3:21 PMShohei Ohtani celebrates Father's Day early with birth of second child
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani left the team Friday to be with his wife Mamiko Tanaka, who gave birth Saturday to the couple's second child.
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 3:24 AMShohei Ohtani Misses Dodgers Game in Anticipation of the Birth of His Second Baby with Wife Mamiko Tanaka
The couple are also parents to a daughter, who was born in 2025
- ESPN MLBJun 20, 2026, 2:18 AMOhtani (paternity) not in Dodgers' lineup vs. O's
Shohei Ohtani wasn't in the Dodgers' lineup on Friday night because he is "away from the team on paternity."
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 1:23 AMShohei Ohtani on Paternity Leave, to Miss Friday’s Game
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani will miss Friday night’s game against the Baltimore Orioles as he’s been placed on paternity leave. He’s expecting his second child. No word has been released about when he will be back in action.…
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 12:51 AMShohei Ohtani out of Dodgers' lineup vs. Orioles for birth of his second child
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is away from the team ahead of its series start against the Baltimore Orioles for the birth of his second child.
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 12:24 AMDodgers star Shohei Ohtani a late scratch vs. Orioles, away from team on paternity leave
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani was an unexpected late scratch for Friday’s game against the Baltimore Orioles. But there’s no reason to worry about injury.
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