ANAHEIM, Calif.—Shohei Ohtani’s life will be fundamentally different in the coming weeks and months without Ippei Mizuhara, his interpreter and constant companion ever since he moved to the major leagues from his native Japan.
Although the changes caused by Mr. Mizuhara’s firing amid allegations of gambling and theft could be jarring to a baseball star who thrives on routine, the Los Angeles Dodgers are optimistic the upheaval could have a positive impact on Ohtani’s connection with his teammates and the game.
