Shohei Ohtani not in Dodgers' lineup while away from team on paternity leave
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is absent from the team lineup as he takes paternity leave for the birth of his second child.
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Shohei Ohtani has been removed from the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup for their game against the Baltimore Orioles. Coverage from the Los Angeles Times, People.com, Yahoo Sports, MLB.com, and ABC7 Los Angeles confirms that Ohtani was a late scratch for the matchup.
The reports focus on his designated leave status and the reason for his departure from team activities. Official channels indicate that Ohtani could return to the lineup as early as Saturday.
Future updates depend on his availability following the completion of his leave.
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Quick answers
Why is Shohei Ohtani missing games?
Ohtani is away from the Dodgers on paternity leave for the birth of his second child.
When is Ohtani expected to return?
According to MLB.com, he could return to the team as early as Saturday.
Which team was Ohtani scheduled to play?
He was originally in the lineup to face the Baltimore Orioles.
Coverage (11)
- Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani, Wife Mamiko Announce Birth of Child in IG Photo, 'We Are Again Overjoyed' Bleacher Report · 44d ago
- Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and his wife announce birth of their second child as he goes on paternity leave Yahoo Sports · 45d ago
- Ohtani away from Dodgers while awaiting the birth of his second child The Washington Post · 45d ago
- Ohtani family 'overjoyed' to welcome second child MLB.com · 45d ago
- Shohei Ohtani out of Dodgers’ lineup vs. Orioles for birth of his second child Los Angeles Times · 45d ago
- Shohei Ohtani Misses Dodgers Game in Anticipation of the Birth of His Second Baby with Wife Mamiko Tanaka People.com · 45d ago
- Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani a late scratch vs. Orioles, away from team on paternity leave Yahoo Sports · 45d ago
- Ohtani could return Saturday after missing Friday in anticipation of birth of 2nd child MLB.com · 45d ago
- Shohei Ohtani not in Dodgers' lineup while away from team on paternity leave ABC7 Los Angeles · 45d ago
- Shohei Ohtani not in Dodgers' lineup while away on paternity ESPN · 45d ago
- Shohei Ohtani goes on paternity leave, should return later this weekend The New York Times · 45d ago
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