Ohtani Says His Children Keep Feeding Decoy Snacks

Shohei Ohtani joked that his children are behind the increasingly large appearance of his dog, Decoy. In a November 12, 2026 interview on MLB Network, Ohtani said his children keep giving Decoy additional snacks. He spoke while holding the dog.

Shohei and Mamiko Ohtani are parents to two children: a daughter born in April 2025 and a son born in June 2026. The children’s snacking habits offered a light moment in an interview that also turned to Ohtani’s season.

The Los Angeles Dodgers star described his 2026 campaign as frustrating, citing both his own performance and the team’s playoff showing. He did not win the National League MVP award, ending a run of three straight MVP honors.

Injuries also curtailed his work as a two-way player. Problems with his left knee and right biceps halted his pitching activity after July 3, with the Dodgers placing him on the injured list in September.

Ohtani will be aiming for a healthier 2027 season. The account also floated, jokingly, the prospect of Decoy joining offseason workouts after the children stop supplying extra snacks.