ARLINGTON, Texas — Baby Ohtani is on their way. The Los Angeles Dodgers put Shohei Ohtani on the paternity list on Friday as the three-time MVP and his wife, Mamiko, await the birth of their first child.
Ohtani can be on the list for up to three days, but could be back by the end of the Dodgers’ weekend series against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field, manager Dave Roberts said. The Dodgers selected veteran outfielder Eddie Rosario to take Ohtani’s spot on the active roster. Right-handed reliever Edgardo Henriquez was transferred to the 60-day injured list to clear a 40-man roster spot.
Ohtani first announced on Instagram in January that he and Mamiko were expecting their first child, with their dog, Decoy, posing alongside a pink onesie. The reigning NL MVP has hit .288, with six home runs and a .930 OPS through the Dodgers’ first 20 games of the season. He’s also continued his rehab from a second major elbow surgery, progressing to the stage of throwing bullpens. He is still likely months away from his return to a big league mound.
The 30-year-old stayed back in Los Angeles when the Dodgers left for this recent road trip to be by his wife’s side. Soon, he’ll officially add fatherhood to his growing list of responsibilities and accolades in his time with the…
