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New audio sheds light on Ohtani interpreter case

Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter initially told a reporter that the Dodgers slugger had agreed to cover his massive gambling debt but reversed course less than 24 hours later, according to newly released audio.

Published July 28, 2026, 1:04 PM
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New audio sheds light on Ohtani interpreter case

Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter initially told a reporter that the Dodgers slugger had agreed to cover his massive gambling debt but reversed course less than 24 hours later, according to newly released audio.

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