Ohtani not in Dodgers' lineup while away from team on paternity
- Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani missed Friday's series opener against the Baltimore Orioles to be present for the birth of his second child, though the team kept him on the active roster rather than placing him on the MLB paternity list.
- Under MLB rules, a player may only join the paternity list if the child's birth occurred within the prior 48 hours, explaining why the Dodgers opted against the move despite Ohtani's absence.
- With Ohtani absent, rookie Ryan Ward served as the designated hitter during Friday's game at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium, with the lineup released less than an hour before gametime.
- Dodgers manager Dave Roberts initially avoided confirming Ohtani's absence, saying he was "working through some things with some position players," and later confirmed he had not spoken to Ohtani on Friday.
- Despite recently battling knee inflammation and a blister on his right hand, Ohtani remains on the active roster after pitching six innings in a 5-4 win on Wednesday and should return this weekend.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers announced on the 19th (20th Japan time) via their official Twitter account, X, that "Shohei Ohtani is currently away from the team due to his spouse's maternity leave. He is expected to return sometime this weekend."
Ohtani not in Dodgers' lineup while away from team on paternity
Shohei Ohtani is away from the Los Angeles Dodgers on paternity. The team's lineup for Friday's game against the Baltimore Orioles was announced shortly before gametime, with Ryan Ward as the designated hitter and batting seventh. The team says the…
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Ohtani not in Dodgers' lineup while away from team on paternity leave
Shohei Ohtani is away from the Los Angeles Dodgers on paternity leave. The team's lineup for Friday's game against the Baltimore Orioles was announced shortly before gametime, with Ryan Ward as the designated hitter and batting seventh.
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