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Shohei Ohtani absent from Dodgers for birth of first child

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Shohei Ohtani is about to be a dad. 

The Los Angeles Dodgers' two-way superstar was away from the team for the birth of his first child Friday. 

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Ohtani was with his wife and on MLB’s paternity list before the Dodgers’ series opener Friday night against the Texas Rangers.

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Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani grounds out while San Diego Padres catcher Luis Campusano watches during the seventh inning of an opening day baseball game at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea, March 20, 2024.  (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

"He and Mamiko are expecting at some point. That’s all I know," Roberts said. "I don’t know when he’s going to come back, and I don’t know when they’re going to have the baby, but obviously they’re together in anticipation."

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Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani celebrates after hitting a grand slam during the ninth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays in Los Angeles Aug. 23, 2024.  (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Ohtani, 30, posted on his Instagram account in late December that he and his 28-year-old wife, a former professional basketball player from his native Japan, were expecting a baby in 2025.

"Can’t wait for the little rookie to join our family soon!" the Dec. 28 post said. It included a photo showing the couple’s beloved dog, Decoy, and a pink ruffled onesie along with baby shoes and a sonogram that was covered by a baby emoji.

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