Shohei Ohtani Christmas ornament to be released this weekend

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani can now be a decoration on your Christmas tree this year.Hallmark is set to debut a new Keepsake Ornament of Ohtani, featuring the four-time MVP dressed in a Dodgers uniform in a swing stance.

This weekend, fans will be available to purchase the ornament at Hallmark Gold Crown stories nationwide as well as online as Hallmark.com.The Ohtani ornament will be available for purchase from July 11-19 alongside over 250 ornaments for Hallmark’s Keepsake Ornament Premiere.Ohtani, who just turned 32 over the weekend, was out of the lineup Saturday against the San Diego Padres because of a biceps injury.

The Dodgers superstar was taken out of Friday’s series opener after hitting and pitching for LA after a right biceps tightened up.The right-hander tossed six innings of three-run ball, but was replaced by Miguel Rojas in the lineup in the seventh inning.

Ohtani went 0-for-3 at the plate Friday with a groundout and two fly outs.While the Dodgers missed Ohtani Saturday, LA secured a second consecutive win over San Diego.

The back-to-back World Series champions won the weekend series against the Padres, extending their lead in the NL West to a whopping 14 games.Ohtani is set to be the National League’s designated hitter in the 2026 All-Star Game in Philadelphia next Tuesday.

A handful of other Dodgers will also feature in the starting lineup, including outfielder Andy Pages, third baseman Max Muncy and first baseman Freddie Freeman.Ohtani won’t take the mound for the Midsummer Classic, but fans have the chance to watch Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitch for the NL team....