Shohei Ohtani Takes Paternity Leave After Birth of Second Child
大谷翔平在第二個孩子出生後請陪產假
Introduction
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, have announced the birth of their second child. As a result, Ohtani will be away from professional games for a short time.
洛杉磯道奇隊球星大谷翔平與其妻子田中真美子宣布了他們的第二個孩子出生。因此，大谷將短暫離開職業賽場一段時間。
Main Body
The couple shared the news through a joint statement on Instagram on Saturday, June 20, 2026. This follows the birth of their first child, a daughter, in April 2025. Furthermore, the couple has kept their private life very quiet, as they did not share the newborn's name, gender, or exact birth date with the public.
這對夫婦於2026年6月20日星期六，透過Instagram發布聯合聲明分享此消息。在此之前，他們於2025年4月迎來了第一個孩子（女兒）。此外，這對夫婦對私生活非常低調，並未向公眾透露新生兒的名字、性別或確切的出生日期。
Regarding team logistics, the Los Angeles Dodgers confirmed that Ohtani missed the June 19 game against the Baltimore Orioles. Although the club described this as paternity leave, they emphasized that Ohtani was not officially placed on the MLB paternity list. Consequently, the team did not need to make any changes to the official roster. Manager Dave Roberts mentioned that he was only informed about the pregnancy recently, and the team expects Ohtani to return to the active roster during this weekend's series.
關於球隊的安排，洛杉磯道奇隊確認大谷缺席了6月19日對陣巴爾的摩金鶯隊的比賽。雖然球隊將其描述為陪產假，但他們強調大谷並未正式被列入MLB的陪產名單。因此，球隊不需要對正式陣容做出任何變動。總教練Dave Roberts提到，他直到最近才得知懷孕的消息，球隊預計大谷將在本次週末的系列賽期間重返活躍名單。
This personal news comes during a period of great professional success. Ohtani currently has a .296 batting average with 15 home runs and 42 RBIs. Additionally, his pitching stats are impressive, with a 7-2 record and a 1.47 ERA. Despite some recent physical problems, such as knee inflammation and a blister on his finger, Ohtani remains a top candidate for the National League MVP and Cy Young awards. Meanwhile, the Dodgers hold the best record in Major League Baseball at 49-27.
這則私人喜訊傳來之際，正值其職業生涯大獲成功的時期。大谷目前打擊率為 .296，有15支全壘打與42分打點。此外，他的投球數據同樣令人印象深刻，擁有7勝2敗的戰績與1.47的自責分率（ERA）。儘管近期面臨一些身體問題，如膝蓋發炎和手指水泡，但大谷依然是國家聯盟MVP與賽揚獎的頂尖候選人。與此同時，道奇隊以 49 勝 27 敗的成績，在大聯盟中排名第一。
Conclusion
Shohei Ohtani is expected to return to the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup by the end of the current weekend series.
大谷翔平預計將在本次週末系列賽結束前，重返洛杉磯道奇隊的陣容。
Vocabulary Learning
🧩 The 'Connector' Upgrade: Moving from A2 to B2
At an A2 level, students often use simple words like and, but, and so. To reach B2, you need to use Logical Connectors. These words act like bridges, making your writing and speaking sound professional and fluid rather than like a list of short sentences.
🚀 From Basic to Sophisticated
Look at how the article transforms simple ideas into B2-level English:
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**Instead of "And..." Furthermore / Additionally
- A2: They have a baby. They also kept it quiet.
- B2: "...the birth of their first child... Furthermore, the couple has kept their private life very quiet."
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**Instead of "So..." Consequently / As a result
- A2: Ohtani has a baby, so he is away from games.
- B2: "...announced the birth of their second child. As a result, Ohtani will be away..."
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**Instead of "But..." Despite
- A2: He has injuries, but he is still a top candidate.
- B2: "Despite some recent physical problems... Ohtani remains a top candidate."
💡 Pro-Tip: The 'Despite' Trap
B2 learners often struggle with Despite. Remember: Despite is followed by a noun or a -ing verb, never a full sentence with a subject and verb.
❌ Incorrect: Despite he had a blister... (This is A2-style thinking) ✅ Correct: Despite the blister on his finger... (This is B2-level precision)
🛠️ Quick Reference Map
| Goal | A2 Word | B2 Alternative | Context in Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Add info | And | Additionally | Adding pitching stats to batting stats |
| Show result | So | Consequently | Explaining why the roster didn't change |
| Show contrast | But | Meanwhile | Contrasting personal news with team success |