Ohtani away from Dodgers Friday in anticipation of birth of second child (opens original article in a new tab)

Shohei Ohtani is absent from the Dodgers to accompany his wife for the birth of their second child, with plans to return later this weekend.

• Shohei Ohtani is away from the Dodgers to be with his wife for the birth of their second child
• Ohtani was not placed on the paternity list and is expected to return later this weekend
• Kyle Tucker moved up to leadoff and Ryan Ward filled in as designated hitter in Ohtani's absence