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Ohtani Misses Dodgers Game on Paternity Leave

6/20/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Shohei Ohtani missed the Dodgers’ Friday game because he is on paternity leave, with the club not placing him on MLB’s official paternity list.
Manager Dave Roberts said the lineup delay was due to working out issues with position players, giving no comment on Ohtani’s status.
The team will decide Saturday whether to promote a minor-league player to fill Ohtani’s roster spot.

History

Historical Context

Major League Baseball introduced a paternity list in 2011, permitting a team to replace a new father for up to three games while the player remains on the 40-man reserve list. The rule now forces Dodgers manager Dave Roberts to consider minor-league call-ups when a player takes leave, showing its lasting effect on roster strategy.

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Story summary

Shohei Ohtani missed the Dodgers’ Friday game because he is on paternity leave, with the club not placing him on MLB’s official paternity list.
Manager Dave Roberts said the lineup delay was due to working out issues with position players, giving no comment on Ohtani’s status.
The team will decide Saturday whether to promote a minor-league player to fill Ohtani’s roster spot.

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