NHK has reported that Ohtani to speak to media about gambling scandal involving his ex-interpreter | NHK Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Ohtani Shohei says he will speak with the media on Monday for the first time since the team fired his interpreter, Mizuhara Ippei, over illegal gambling and theft allegations on Thursday.
Ohtani returned to Los Angeles after season-opening games in South Korea. He took part in a training session on Saturday that was closed to the public.
Ohtani and Will Ireton, who is temporarily serving as his interpreter, appeared at the clubhouse on Sunday afternoon before a game against the Los Angeles Angels, his former team.
Ohtani replied to calls from reporters, saying only, “tomorrow.
