Los Angeles Dodgers' Kiké Hernández Welcomes Baby No. 2 with Wife Mariana Vicente

The couple is already parents to daughter Penelope, whom they welcomed in January 2021

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Los Angeles Dodgers player Kiké Hernández and his wife Mariana Vicente have welcomed their second child, a son named Santiago José. The couple, who have been married since 2018, announced the pregnancy in August 2025 and the baby's arrival on February 25, 2026. The new addition joins the couple's first child, daughter Penélope, who was born in 2021.

Why it matters

The birth of Hernández and Vicente's second child is a heartwarming personal milestone for the couple, who have been open about their family life on social media. As a professional baseball player, Hernández's growing family is also of interest to his fans and the broader sports community.

The details

Hernández, 34, and Vicente, a Puerto Rican model, shared the first photos of their newborn son on Instagram. The images show the baby meeting his big sister Penélope, 5. The couple first announced the pregnancy in August 2025 with a playful social media post. They also recently celebrated their 7th wedding anniversary in December.

  • Hernández and Vicente welcomed their second child, son Santiago José, on February 25, 2026.
  • The couple first announced the pregnancy on August 12, 2025.
  • Hernández and Vicente's first child, daughter Penélope, was born in January 2021.

The players

Kiké Hernández

A 34-year-old professional baseball player for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Mariana Vicente

Hernández's wife, a Puerto Rican model.

Penélope Isabel Hernández

The couple's first child, a daughter born in 2021.

Santiago José

The couple's second child, a son born in 2026.

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What they’re saying

“02.25.26; the day Penélope became a big sister! #SantiagoJosé #LosAmoConTó”

— Kiké Hernández (Instagram)

“KIKITO coming soon! 🩵 #2026”

— Kiké Hernández and Mariana Vicente (Instagram)

“Congratulations, Kiké and Mariana!”

— Dodgers organization (Instagram)

“Los mejores 7 años de mi vida! TE AMO!”

— Kiké Hernández (Instagram)

“The day I got drafted I thought I was on top of the world, the day I made my Big League debut I thought nothing would compare, the day I got married I felt like the world stopped, the day we won the World Series I thought I had it all; NOTHING compares to the moment when I met my little girl!!”

— Kiké Hernández (People)

The takeaway

Hernández and Vicente's growing family is a heartwarming personal milestone for the couple, who have been open about their journey on social media. The birth of their second child, son Santiago José, is sure to bring even more joy to the Dodgers player, his wife, and their young daughter Penélope.