Dave Roberts Confirms Shohei Ohtani is on Paternity Leave—Expecting First Child With Wife Mamiko
Mini Ohtani is on the way! Baseball fans were getting ready to lock in for a great matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Texas Rangers. However, manager Dave Roberts had a lineup update that came with surprising, but wonderful news. Dave Roberts confirms that Shohei Ohtani is now on paternity leave and is expecting his first child with wife Mamiko.
Back in early 2024, February 29th to be exact. Shohei officially announced that he had married Mamiko Tanaka; a fellow athlete. Tanaka is a former professional basketball player; so baby Ohtani has a great shot at being extremely athletically inclined. So two-way player junior? We will see.
Nonetheless, the happy couple made their baby announcement during the holiday season just this last winter. Although, an official due date was not provided or given. Many surmised that Mamiko must have been close to “showing” for the pair to feel a need to go public.
Fast forward a few months and now baby Shohei is about to arrive. Sonja Chen who covers the Dodgers for MLB.com; also confirmed the news about Shohei staying back to be with his wife. And Sonja also revealed how LA would tackle and handle the roster while Ohtani is away. Chen states,
“Shohei Ohtani stayed back from the road trip because his wife, Mamiko, is expecting the couple’s first child in the coming days. Eddie Rosario is here with the Dodgers as the corresponding move for Ohtani going on the paternity list.”
Dave Roberts Confirms Shohei Ohtani is on Paternity Leave—Expecting First Child With Wife Mamiko
Besides Ohtani father news, Dave Roberts also had a quick update on Shohei’s pitching status. Will we actually get to see him take to the mound this year? The answer is yes.
Roberts revealed to Jim Rome that we are still a little ways from seeing Shohei pitch. However, fans can still expect to see him hurling balls later this season and during the playoffs. So then, there is much to look forward to for everyone.
Baseball enthusiasts will once again get to see dynamic two-player Ohtani back in FULL action. And Shohei gets to enjoy watching his little family expand. Congratulations ahead of time to Mamiko and Ohtani!
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