Dodgers Place Shohei Ohtani on Paternity Leave

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Dodgers Place Shohei Ohtani on Paternity Leave

The Dodgers placed Ohtani on the paternity list ahead of the birth of his child. He will miss tonight's game against the Orioles, but is expected to rejoin the team over the weekend. This season, Ohtani is hitting .296 with 15 home runs and 42 RBIs. As a pitcher, he has a 7-2 record with a 1.47 ERA.

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