Shohei Ohtani has been activated from the paternity list and will join the Dodgers of Los Angeles for their standard final against the Texas Rangers Sunday.
Ohtani was Placed on the paternity list on Friday And stayed in Los Angeles in anticipation of his wife giving birth to their first child. The couple announced on Saturday that they are the parents of A new little girl.
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According to the rules of the MLB list, Ohtani could not miss more than three days on the paternity list, but it was necessary to sit at least one match. On Monday was the last on Monday that Ohtani could join the team when they go to Chicago.
After the final of Sunday in Texas, the Dodgers play two games visit the Chicago Cubs For a set of two games, then go home Thursday. The Dodgers start a six -game house against the Pirates of Pittsburgh And Miami Marlins Friday.
In 20 games with the Dodgers this season, Ohtani Bat .288 with a .930 OPS, six circuits, eight products produced and five stolen bases. The Dodgers have a 15-7 file in the Sunday match with the Rangers, a half match behind the San Diego Padres For second place in the NL West.
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To erase a place for Ohtani on the active list, the designated dodgers Eddie Rosario For assignment. Rosario, 33, had been recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma to take the place of Ohtani. He struck .339 with a .948 OPS this season with minors. In two games with the Dodgers, Rosario appeared in two games to the designated striker, hitting 1 for 4.
Dodgers have a week to exchange Rosario or put it in derogation. If he erases the exemptions, Rosario could return to the Triple-A of the Dodgers affiliate, with whom he played 14 games this season or opt for a free agency.
