Shohei Ohtani has gained a new honor: Father.
Ohtani announced on Saturday in an Instagram post that his wife, Mamiko, gave birth to their first child. The couple welcomed a baby girl into their family.
Ohtani went on the paternity list on Friday, then returned to the field by Sunday. He missed the first two games of the series against the Texas Rangers and participated in the final game.
Outfielder Eddie Rosario replaced Ohtani as the designated hitter while he was on the paternity list. The Dodgers designated Rosario for assingment the same day Ohtani returned.