Shohei Ohtani isn't with the Los Angeles Dodgers as they continue their road series against the Texas Rangers this weekend. That's because his wife, Mamiko, just gave birth to the their first child.

MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani is away from the LA Dodgers for the birth of his first child, manager Dave Roberts told reporters on Friday.

Shohei Ohtani missed the Los Angeles Dodgers’ game against the Texas Rangers on Friday as he stayed with his wife ahead of the birth of their first child.