Ohtani set to address media for first time since interpreter fired

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LOS ANGELES -- Shohei Ohtani plans to speak to the media Monday for the first time since the illegal gambling and theft allegations involving the Los Angeles Dodgers star's former interpreter emerged during the team's trip to South Korea.

The interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, was fired by the Dodgers last week between the team's two season-opening games against the San Diego Padres in Seoul.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts on Sunday endorsed Ohtani addressing the matter publicly.

"It's the right thing to do," he said. "I'm happy he's going to speak and speak to what he knows and give his thoughts on the whole situation. I think it will give us all a little bit more…