Shohei Ohtani Returns to Dodgers Lineup After Birth of Second Child

Shohei Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' starting lineup after missing Friday's game for the birth of his second child. Ohtani and his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, announced the arrival in a social media post on Saturday that included an image of a baby's hands and feet wrapped in a blue blanket. A small stuffed version of the family's dog, Decoy, appeared in the photo.

"We are again overjoyed to experience this wonderful day in our lives together. Thank you for being born safely," the couple stated. The post indicated the child is a boy. Ohtani and Tanaka have a daughter born in April 2025 whose name they have not made public.

Manager Dave Roberts said he learned of the impending birth recently. Ohtani is expected to play in the Dodgers' weekend series against the Baltimore Orioles.