Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is optimistic Shohei Ohtani will become closer with his teammates in the absence of former interpreter and constant companion Ippei Mizuhara. Ohtani and Mizuhara were practically inseparable at Angel Stadium during his six years with the Angels, and they spent ample time together away from the ballpark.
Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani walks into the dugout after grounding out as Max Muncy puts on his gloves during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels Monday, March 25, 2024, in Los Angeles. Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani walks across the dugout during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels Monday, March 25, 2024, in Los Angeles.
The Dodgers’ new slugger returned to his old home in Anaheim on Tuesday without Mizuhara, who was fired last week by the Dodgers after acknowledging a gambling problem and being accused of stealing millions from Ohtani. Will Ireton will be Ohtani’s interpreter going forward, but the versatile Dodgers employee won’t be as inseparable from Ohtani as Mizuhara was.
Teammates and opponents alike have said over the years that Ohtani understands plenty of English, but doesn’t always feel comfortable speaking it — just like many second-language learners. Roberts said he already sees Ohtani making an effort to move outside his comfort zone in the past few days. Dodgers players and coaches were pleased by the detail and candor with which Ohtani addressed the situation, Roberts said.
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