Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter fired by Dodgers after allegations of ‘massive theft’ from Japanese star

By STEFANIE DAZIO, RONALD BLUM and BETH HARRIS
Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter and close friend has been fired by the Los Angeles Dodgers following allegations of illegal gambling and theft from the Japanese baseball star. Interpreter Ippei Mizuhara was let go from the team Wednesday following reports from the Los Angeles Times and ESPN about his alleged ties to an illegal bookmaker. Law firm Berk Brettler LLP says they discovered Ohtani had been the victim of a “massive theft” following media inquiries. Mizuhara has worked with Ohtani for years and been a constant presence with him in major league clubhouses. The team did not have an immediate comment Wednesday.