Japanese Major Leaguer Ohtani Shohei has announced his marriage to a Japanese woman.

The Los Angeles Dodgers two-time MVP made the announcement on social media on Thursday.

Ohtani said he had begun "a new chapter in my career with the Dodgers" and "a new life with someone from my native country of Japan." He added that she is "very special to me and I wanted everyone to know I am now married."

In his Japanese post, he says he hopes the team of three, including his dog, will help each other and take steps together with his fans.

Ohtani says he will explain more when he meets reporters on Friday.