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Shohei Ohtani on Paternity Leave for Second Child

Los Angeles Dodgers player Shohei Ohtani has announced the birth of his second child. He was placed on paternity leave and missed a game on Friday. Ohtani is expected to return to the team this weekend.

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Shohei Ohtani on Paternity Leave for Second Child

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What Happened

Los Angeles Dodgers player Shohei Ohtani has announced the birth of his second child with his wife, Mamiko Tanaka. Ohtani was placed on paternity leave and missed the Dodgers' game on Friday. He is expected to rejoin the team this weekend.

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Ohtani shared the news of the birth via an Instagram post. The announcement came after he missed a game in anticipation of the birth.

The Dodgers player is expected to return to the team shortly after the birth of his second child.

Key Facts

  1. 1

    Shohei Ohtani announced the birth of his second child.

  2. 2

    Ohtani's wife is Mamiko Tanaka.

  3. 3

    Ohtani was placed on paternity leave.

  4. 4

    Ohtani missed a Dodgers game on Friday.

  5. 5

    Ohtani is expected to return to the team this weekend.

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Focuses on Shohei Ohtani being placed on paternity leave and his expected return date.
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States Shohei Ohtani is on paternity leave and will miss Friday's game due to the birth of his second child.
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Covers Shohei Ohtani missing a Dodgers game in anticipation of his second child's birth with wife Mamiko Tanaka.
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Highlights Shohei Ohtani's announcement of his second baby's birth, noting it occurred after he missed a Dodger game.
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Reports on Shohei Ohtani's announcement of his second child's birth and his subsequent paternity leave.
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Shohei Ohtani on Paternity Leave, to Miss Friday’s Game
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Dodgers Place Shohei Ohtani on Paternity Leave
Baltimore SunBaltimore Sun
Ohtani not in Dodgers’ lineup while away from team on paternity leave - Baltimore Sun
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Shohei Ohtani Misses Dodgers Game in Anticipation of the Birth of His Second Baby with Wife Mamiko Tanaka
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Shohei Ohtani Misses Dodgers Game in Anticipation of the Birth of His Second Baby with Wife Mamiko Tanaka - People.com
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Shohei Ohtani out of Dodgers’ lineup for birth of his second child
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Shohei Ohtani Announces Birth of Second Baby After Missing Dodger Game
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Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani welcomes second child with wife Mamiko Tanaka
Seattle PISeattle PI
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani says he is a father again in an Instagram post - Seattlepi.com

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Yahoo SportsYahoo Sports
Shohei Ohtani on Paternity Leave, to Miss Friday’s Game
Yahoo SportsYahoo Sports
Dodgers Place Shohei Ohtani on Paternity Leave
Baltimore SunBaltimore Sun
Ohtani not in Dodgers’ lineup while away from team on paternity leave - Baltimore Sun
Yahoo SportsYahoo Sports
Shohei Ohtani Misses Dodgers Game in Anticipation of the Birth of His Second Baby with Wife Mamiko Tanaka
PeoplePeople
Shohei Ohtani Misses Dodgers Game in Anticipation of the Birth of His Second Baby with Wife Mamiko Tanaka - People.com
Honolulu Star-AdvertiserHonolulu Star-Advertiser
Shohei Ohtani out of Dodgers’ lineup for birth of his second child
TMZTMZ
Shohei Ohtani Announces Birth of Second Baby After Missing Dodger Game
Yahoo SportsYahoo Sports
Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani welcomes second child with wife Mamiko Tanaka
Seattle PISeattle PI
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani says he is a father again in an Instagram post - Seattlepi.com

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