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Ohtani back in lineup a day after welcoming second child

Los Angeles Dodgers player Shohei Ohtani and his wife Mamiko Tanaka welcomed a son. Ohtani announced the news via Instagram and returned to the lineup the same day. He previously had a daughter born in 2025.

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What changed

The gender of the second child is now confirmed as a boy.

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  1. Shohei Ohtani confirms second child is a boy

    Los Angeles Dodgers player Shohei Ohtani and his wife Mamiko Tanaka welcomed a son. Ohtani announced the news via Instagram and returned to the lineup the same day. He previously had a daughter born in 2025.

    What's confirmed:

    • Shohei Ohtani and his wife Mamiko Tanaka had a second child.
    • The second child is a boy.
    • Ohtani has a daughter born in 2025.
    • Ohtani announced the birth of his son on Instagram.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Ohtani dropped a hint regarding retirement after the birth of his second child.
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  2. Shohei Ohtani Returns to Dodgers Following Birth of Second Child

    Shohei Ohtani missed one game with the Los Angeles Dodgers to be with his wife Mamiko for the birth of their second child. He announced the news on Instagram on Saturday. Ohtani returned to the lineup that same day.

    What's confirmed:

    • Shohei Ohtani missed one game for the birth of his second child.
    • Ohtani announced the birth of his second child on Instagram on Saturday.
    • Shohei Ohtani returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup.
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  3. Shohei Ohtani returns to Dodgers lineup after birth of second child

    Shohei Ohtani rejoined the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday night after missing Friday's game for the birth of his second child. He played as the designated hitter in the leadoff spot against the Baltimore Orioles. Ohtani hit a home run shortly after announcing the news on social media.

    What's confirmed:

    • Shohei Ohtani and his wife Mamiko welcomed their second child on Friday night.
    • Ohtani missed the series opener against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday.
    • Ohtani returned to the Dodgers lineup on Saturday night batting leadoff as the designated hitter.
    • Ohtani posted a statement on Instagram saying he and his wife are "again overjoyed".
    • Ohtani hit a home run in the game following his return.
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