Shohei Ohtani rejoined the Los Angeles Dodgers after a brief paternity leave for the birth of his first child, a baby girl, drawing attention to the concept of “dad strength” in baseball. Despite the excitement surrounding his return, Ohtani’s performance in a 1-0 victory against the Texas Rangers was underwhelming, as he went hitless in three at-bats. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts acknowledged the transformative perspective fatherhood brings to players, emphasizing Ohtani’s ability to balance his personal and professional life and expressing happiness for his family.
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