Shohei Ohtani is expected to be officially cleared of any wrongdoing as federal authorities investigate the gambling scandal that rocked the Los Angeles Dodgers star, estimated to be worth $700 million.
According to TMZ Sports, Ohtani is the victim of fraud and his translator Ippei Mizuhara will be charged any day now. The New York Times says Mizuhara is in negotiations to plead guilty.
He was fired by the Dodgers in March amid allegations that he stole $4.5 million to cover debts to illegal bookmakers. The investigation began shortly after, about three weeks ago, and it now appears that the 29-year-old Japanese star is on the verge of being completely exonerated.
TMZ’s report from Wednesday night adds that Ohtani was not involved in any wrongdoing and never had any connection to gambling or making bets.
Ohtani, who joined the Dodgers during the baseball offseason for a record $700 million, 10-year contract, has always denied doing anything wrong.
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