Shohei Ohtani out of Dodgers' lineup vs. Orioles for birth of his second child
Key takeaways
- Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani was away from the team Friday for the birth of his second child.
- He was out of the lineup for the series opener against the Orioles, but the Dodgers did not opt to put him on the paternity list, temporarily playing down a player instead.
- Ohtani pitched Wednesday, so he should be back with the team well before his next turn in the rotation.
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani celebrates with teammates after hitting a two-run home run against the Angels on June 6. (Ronaldo Bolanos / Los Angeles Times) By Maddie Lee Staff Writer June 19, 2026 5:51 PM PT 2 1 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani was away from the team Friday for the birth of his second child.
He was out of the lineup for the series opener against the Orioles, but the Dodgers did not opt to put him on the paternity list, temporarily playing down a player instead. The team said it expects Ohtani back at some point this weekend.