Overview

• Shohei Ohtani confirmed the birth of his first child, a daughter, in a heartfelt Instagram post on Saturday, April 19, 2025.
• The Dodgers placed Ohtani on MLB’s paternity list on Friday, allowing him up to three days away from the team to be with his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, and their newborn.
• Eddie Rosario has been called up from Triple-A Oklahoma City to temporarily fill Ohtani’s designated hitter role during his absence.
• Dodgers manager Dave Roberts expressed hope that Ohtani could return for the series finale in Texas or the upcoming series in Chicago.
• Ohtani thanked his family, the Dodgers organization, and medical staff for their support, marking a significant milestone in his personal life.