THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
December 29, 2024 at 09:00 JST
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) is honored for being the first MLB player to achieve 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a single season during the first inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies in Los Angeles on Sept. 20. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)
LOS ANGELES--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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