🤔There are questions about Shohei Otani's trustworthiness after the gambling scandal.
⚾Otani, a two-time MVP, has never bet on baseball or any other sport.
🔎Federal investigations by Major League Baseball and the IRS have been launched.
📰The Dodgers fired the interpreter accused of using Otani's money for gambling.
💰Banking information shows two $500,000 payments with Otani's name, according to ESPN's investigation.
Did Otani know about the gambling scandal?
—Otani claims he had no knowledge of the gambling scandal and expressed shock.
Is Otani still under investigation?
—Yes, Major League Baseball and the IRS are still investigating the matter.
Was the interpreter involved in gambling?
—The interpreter, Mizuhara, initially claimed that Otani knew and helped him with gambling debts, but later recanted his statement.
Has Otani been charged with any crime?
—No, as of now, no one has been charged with a crime.
What is the impact of this scandal on Otani's reputation?
—The scandal has raised questions about Otani's trustworthiness and may potentially tarnish his superstar status.
00:01Shohei Otani breaks his silence on the gambling scandal involving his former interpreter.
00:06Otani denies any involvement in gambling and expresses shock at his trusted interpreter's actions.
00:20The interpreter claimed that Otani helped him pay off $4.5 million in gambling debts, but later recanted his statement.
01:00ESPN's investigation reveals banking information showing two $500,000 payments with Otani's name.
01:43Otani's statement raises questions about his trustworthiness and the believability of his actions.
03:06Major League Baseball and the IRS have opened investigations into the gambling scandal.
03:40The scandal could potentially tarnish Otani's superstar status and raise doubts about the integrity of the game.
05:55Christine Brennan discusses the significance and potential impact of the scandal on Otani and Major League Baseball.
