Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani says he is a father again in an Instagram post
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is a father again. The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar has shared the news on his Instagram account. He and his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, expressed joy over the safe birth and thanked supporters. A photo of tiny feet and a blue blanket suggest he has a son to go with his daughter, who was born in April 2025. The news of Ohtani’s impending fatherhood emerged Friday when he was absent from the Dodgers’ lineup. The team announced he was on paternity leave. Manager Dave Roberts says only recently learned of the news. Ohtani is known for keeping his family life private.
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