In a surprising turn of events, the mystery surrounding Shohei Ohtani's wife has finally been solved. The Los Angeles Dodgers' star, who recently signed a massive 10-year, $700 million deal, took to his Instagram Story to share a photo with his new wife, basketball player Mamiko Tanaka.

The news was first reported by Fox Sports, who then posted on X, stating, "Shohei Ohtani and his wife, basketball player Mamiko Tanaka, are heading to the Seoul Series!" The post included a screen-grab of Ohtani and Tanaka together.

Back in February, Ohtani had revealed on Instagram that he got married to "someone from my Native country Japan." However, he did not disclose his wife's name at the time. Ohtani, known for his privacy, stated through interpreter Ippei Mizuhara that he didn't feel comfortable discussing the exact date of their marriage or personal details. He simply described his wife as a "normal Japanese woman."

According to reports, Ohtani has known his wife for three to four years, and they decided to make their relationship public to avoid any future distractions. The 29-year-old two-time unanimous American League MVP clarified that his marriage had nothing to do with his decision to sign with the Dodgers. He emphasized that his wife fully supports his career choices.

Ohtani had spent the first six seasons of his MLB career with the crosstown rivals, the Los Angeles Angels. However, in December, he made history by signing the largest contract ever in sports, securing his spot with the Dodgers through 2033, when he will be 39 years old.

Previously, Ohtani had mentioned meeting his wife during a training session, as per Essentially Sports. The couple's decision to tie the knot signifies a new chapter in Ohtani's personal life as he continues to dominate on the baseball field.

As Ohtani, who will be turning 30 on July 5, gears up for the upcoming Seoul Series, fans and followers eagerly anticipate more glimpses into his married life and the support his wife brings to his incredible athletic journey.

In the world of sports, the revealing of a superstar's spouse often generates buzz and intrigue, and it seems that Shohei Ohtani's partnership with Mamiko Tanaka is set to captivate fans as the dynamic duo takes on new adventures together.