Shohei Ohtani Placed on Paternity Leave; Out of Dodgers' Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is currently away from the team on paternity leave to attend to family matters. As a result of this leave, the designated hitter and pitcher was absent from the Dodgers' lineup for Friday night's game against the Orioles. The team has not yet provided a specific timeline for his return, though further updates regarding his status and availability for the lineup are expected to follow.