Shohei Ohtani and his spouse, Mamiko Tanaka, expect a child.
The Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star posted the information to Instagram on Saturday.
“Can’t watch for the little rookie to affix our household quickly!” the caption mentioned. The photograph featured a pink onesie, an ultrasound photograph, a tiny pair of sneakers and what seems to be the couple’s canine, Decoy.
Ohtani and Tanaka bought married in February.
On the time, Ohtani mentioned in an Instagram put up, “Not solely have I started a brand new chapter in my profession with the Dodgers however I even have started a brand new life with somebody from my Native nation of Japan who could be very particular to me and I needed everybody to know I’m now married.”
It’s been a busy 12 months for Ohtani, marriage and child announcement apart.
Ohtani and the Dodgers are recent off a World Collection win towards the New York Yankees. He additionally closed out a stellar season with one other accolade — being named MVP for the Nationwide League.
The 2-way sensation was additionally embroiled in a playing scandal earlier this 12 months, during which his former interpreter pleaded responsible to stealing thousands and thousands of {dollars} from the baseball icon to pay playing losses.
Rebecca Cohen
Rebecca Cohen is a breaking information reporter for NBC Information Digital.
