Shohei Ohtani, a two-way star for the Los Angeles Dodgers, was absent from the team to be with his wife Mamiko for the birth of their first child.
Manager Dave Roberts announced Ohtani’s absence before the Dodgers’ series opener in Arlington, Texas on Friday night.
Ohtani is on Major League Baseball’s paternity list due to the impending birth.
Roberts confirmed that Ohtani and his wife are together as they await the arrival of their baby.
Roberts did not specify the exact time of Ohtani’s return to the team or the expected delivery date.
Ohtani, who is 30 years old, reportedly has expressed excitement on social media regarding the upcoming addition to his family.