The fourth child for Marcus Semien and his wife Tarah was due during the AL Championship Series.
When her doctor said she was far enough along that it was safe to induce, Tarah told the Texas Rangers' second baseman they'd be having their baby in the break before the series opener against Houston on Sunday night.
Semien said his wife informed him of the plan Tuesday, moments after the Rangers finished a three-game Division Series sweep of Baltimore.