Shinoda Yu: MLB Massive Theft Scandal — Shohei Ohtani’s Translator Ippei Mizuhara allegedly Stole Millions to Gamble

Shinoda Yu: What, my MLB idol stole millions to feed his gamble addiction?

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

LOOKING INTO SHOHEI OHTANI …

For Potential Involvement In Gambling Scandal

The Los Angeles Dodgers fired Shohei Ohtani’s longtime interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, on March 20 amid allegations that he stole millions from the MLB star.

MLB is doing its due diligence with Shohei Ohtani … with sources telling media that league officials are gathering information to determine if the face of baseball was involved in the gambling scandal surrounding his translator.

Ohtani’s inteprator and best friend Ippei Mizuhara has given conflicting stories on Shohei’s involvement … first saying the Dodgers superstar was well aware of his huge gambling debts, and loaned him millions of dollars to get out of the hole. He later backtracked, saying the Japanese two-way athlete had no idea.

As for Ohtani, his attorney claims he’s been the victim of a “massive theft.”

The Ohtani Interpreter Gambling Scandal Is Trouble for MLB

Now, MLB’s trying to figure out what the hell is going on — not necessarily because they believe Shohei did anything wrong — but because gambling is an existential threat to any pro sport.

Look no further than Pete Rose … who despite his exploits on the diamond, was banned for life in 1989 after he admitted to wagering on games — although no one has accused Ohtani of betting on baseball, or any other sport for that matter.

It’s worth noting, it sounds like Ohtani — who signed a 10-year, $700 million contract with the Dodgers this offseason — has nothing to hide.

We’re told his team alerted authorities to the “theft” … and the feds are currently investigating.

No one connected to the probe has been arrested.

The Dodgers are 1-1 on the season, and their newly signed star is off to a solid start, despite the scandal … collecting 3 hits and 2 RBIs in 10 plate appearances on the season.