# Shohei Ohtani blames kids for dog Decoy’s eye-catching appearance

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/shohei-ohtani-blames-kids-for-dog-decoys-eye-catching-appearance/
- Published: 2026-11-13T20:03:44+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-13T20:20:21+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/13/sports/shohei-ohtani-blames-kids-for-dog-decoys-eye-catching-size/
- Topics: Elections, Entertainment, Politics, TV, World

## Key points

- Ohtani says his children’s extra snacks are making Decoy bigger.
- He described his 2026 season as frustrating.
- Knee and biceps injuries disrupted his pitching.

## Summary

Shohei Ohtani joked that his dog Decoy is getting bigger because his children keep giving him more snacks. The light-hearted remark came during a television interview, alongside a more serious reflection on a frustrating 2026 season.

Ohtani said he was dissatisfied with his performance and the Dodgers’ playoff showing, and did not win the National League MVP award after three consecutive wins. Left knee and right biceps problems ended his pitching work after 3 July, and he went on the injured list in September. He and his wife have a daughter born in April 2025 and a son born in June 2026.

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