Shohei Ohtani returns to Dodgers lineup after birth of second child

Shohei Ohtani missed the Los Angeles Dodgers' Friday night game against the Baltimore Orioles on June 20, 2026, following the birth of his second child with wife Mamiko. He returned to the lineup on Saturday night, batting in his usual leadoff spot as the designated hitter. Ohtani posted a statement on Instagram to share the news of the birth.