On Monday, Shohei Ohtani announced that he would be available to reporters at 5:45 p.m. ET in the Dodgers clubhouse. However, it appears that “available” in his case means that he will only be reading a statement prepared by lawyers and P.R. specialists, and will not be answering any questions. The statement is scheduled to be read at the specified time.
This story is being closely followed due to its unique quality involving gambling, rather than baseball. The situation surrounding Ohtani has gained attention because the gambling activities of his former interpreter occurred in California, where gambling is illegal. It’s possible (if not likely) that players in other sports, including the NFL, may also be involved in similar activities through legal gambling apps. The handling of Ohtani’s situation by MLB could provide valuable insight into how to avoid potential scandals involving high-profile players in the future.
