The MLB releases a statement on the ongoing allegations involving Shohei Ohtani and his interpreter, Ippei Mizuhari
An unclear narrative surrounding Ohtani and Mizuhara
“In the course of responding to recent media inquiries, we discovered that Shohei has been the victim of a massive theft, and we are turning the matter over to the authorities,” Berk Brettler LLP said, per ESPN.
Ohtani’s reps then contacted law enforcement for a helping hand on the matter. Amid the ongoing investigations by authorities and the MLB, the Dodgers superstar is expected to remain on the active roster, per Alden Gonzalez.
MLB is expected to request interviews with Shohei Ohtani and Ippei Mizuhara, but there’s no guarantee they’ll get to. More on MLB’s investigation here, from @TJQuinnESPN …https://t.co/syBLUdAhGu
— Alden González (@Alden_Gonzalez) March 22, 2024
Shohei Ohtani faces a huge obstacle to start off Dodgers tenure
The biggest story surrounding the MLB offseason revolved around Ohtani’s contract with the Dodgers. The two-way sensation landed the biggest deal in league history — a whopping $700 million for 10 years. Of course, for any baseball fan who follows the Major League, no explanation is needed as to why the Dodgers were willing to shell out that much. Ohtani’s play on the field says it all.
Still, the ongoing saga is a possible setback to a Dodgers team that looks ready for nothing less than a World Series run. Besides Ohtani, the Dodgers landed names such as NPB standout Yoshinobu Yamamoto, pitcher Tyler Glasnow and slugger Teoscar Hernandez this offseason. With Mookie Bets and Ohtani spearheading the upcoming campaign, a dominant 2024 is expected from the team.
Nonetheless, knowing that the outcome of the ordeal remains uncertain, the Dodgers can only hope that nothing too serious arises in hindrance to their goals.
