Shohei Ohtani To Become A Father For The 1st Time In 2025

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 8, 2024: Dodgers Shohei Ohtani and his wife Mamiko Tanaka sit in the stands to watch the Lakers play the Portland Trailblazers at Crypto.com Arena on December 8, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 8, 2024: Dodgers Shohei Ohtani and his wife Mamiko Tanaka sit in the stands to watch the Lakers play the Portland Trailblazers at Crypto.com Arena on December 8, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is adding a newcomer to his family lineup.

The 30-year-old Los Angeles Dodgers superstar posted on his Instagram account Saturday that he and his 28-year-old wife, Mamiko Tanaka, are expecting a baby in 2025.

“Can’t wait for the little rookie to join our family soon!” it said.

The photo showed the couple’s beloved dog, Decoy, as well as a pink ruffled onesie along with baby shoes and a sonogram that was covered by a baby emoji.

Ohtani, recently named The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for the third time, announced in February that he had married Tanaka, a former professional basketball player from his native Japan. The news from the intensely private player stunned Ohtani’s teammates and his fans.

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