Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani placed on paternity list

Summary

Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Dodgers' two-way star and three-time MVP, found himself on the paternity list as he and wife Mamiko prepare to welcome their first child. The Dodgers, playing a series against the Texas Rangers with an off-day Monday, will miss up to three games while Ohtani recovers. Meanwhile, Eddie Rosario was promoted from Triple-A Oklahoma City to start Friday's game, and Noah Davis joined the rotation after being recalled earlier in the week.

Additional Summaries

Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Dodgers' two-way star, is on the paternity list due to his wife's pregnancy, with their first child expected shortly. The Dodgers will adjust their schedule after allowing him up to three missed games. Ohtani, an MVP candidate, continues to bat .288 with six home runs and eight RBIs this season. Meanwhile, the team promotes Eddie Rosario and Noah Davis, with Davis potentially starting Friday's game, as they prepare for a series against the Cubs following a day off.

Shohei Ohtani will be on the paternity list ahead of Friday’s game against the Texas Rangers after learning his wife, Mamiko, is pregnant. They are expecting their first child soon. Ohtani can miss up to three games while on the list. The Dodgers’ series with the Rangers includes an off-day and a two-game set against the Cubs in Chicago. Despite struggling this season, including a .288 batting average and six home runs in 20 games, Ohtani is a three-time MVP who joined the Dodgers recently after spending time with the Angels. Additionally, the Dodgers promoted Eddie Rosario and Noah Davis while recalling right-hander Edgardo Henriquez to their roster.