The Dodgers did not immediately respond to a request for comment. A Major League Baseball spokesperson confirmed the firing.
Shohei Ohtani talks to his interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, on Wednesday in Seoul, where the Dodgers are opening their season. , the team fired his longtime interpreter as media reports surfaced alleging he stole millions from the MLB superstar. The allegations caused a stir from the United States to Seoul, where the Dodgers were opening their season with a global baseball spectacle and a celebration of the game and its brightest star.
The Dodgers, who remain in South Korea, confirmed in a statement that they had terminated Ippei Mizuhara, who has been Ohtani’s close friend and interpreter since before heExactly to what degree Mizuhara was involved and how much money was wagered remained unclear as of late Wednesday, thoughreported Mizuhara’s name emerged in connection to a federal investigation of an allegedly illegal bookmaker, leading Ohtani’s representatives to inquire about the nature of Mizuhara’s involvement.
Mizuhara traveled to Seoul with the Dodgers, and he was seen in the team’s dugout talking to Ohtani during Wednesday’s game.when he signed a heavily deferred contract that will pay him the equivalent of $700 million for 10 seasons of service to the Dodgers. He also brings in more sponsorship money than anyone in baseball by a wide margin. According to a report, Ohtani will rake in roughly $65 million in off-field endorsements this season.
The Dodgers and Padres will play again Thursday night in Seoul before flying home to open their stateside seasons next week.
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