Shohei Ohtani not in Dodgers' lineup while away from team on paternity leave
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Key Points:
- Shohei Ohtani missed the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup on Friday night due to being away on paternity leave, although he was not officially placed on MLB's paternity list.
- The Dodgers expect Ohtani to return to the team this weekend, with Ryan Ward filling in as designated hitter during his absence.
- Manager Dave Roberts did not mention Ohtani when discussing the delayed lineup and indicated he had not spoken to him about a sore left knee.
- Ohtani and his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, became first-time parents in April 2025, and Ohtani has maintained privacy regarding his family life.
