MLB Seeks Quick End to Ohtani's Gambling, Interpreter Theft Probe

Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred has expressed his hope that the gambling investigation involving Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, centered around allegations of interpreter theft and gambling activities tied to Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, will be concluded swiftly. Manfred emphasized the importance of the investigation for maintaining the integrity of the sport, although he acknowledged uncertainty regarding the investigation's duration. MLB is looking into claims made by Ohtani denying involvement in betting on sports or settling any gambling debts through his ex-interpreter.