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Ohtani’s Sudden Change in Demeanor: Reports Say He Rejected Interviews Repeatedly Through His Publicity Team

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has not met reporters since Aug. 17, according to the report.
  • Injuries to his left knee, right biceps and neck have kept him from pitching since early July.
  • His planned return to the mound was canceled two days before the scheduled start, raising doubts about his two-way season.

“Ohtani has not met with reporters since Aug. 17,” the report said, highlighting what it described as a sharp change in the Los Angeles Dodgers star’s public posture.

Ohtani has not pitched since early July because of injuries to his left knee, right biceps and neck. He had been nearing a return to the mound, but that comeback was canceled two days before his scheduled appearance.

The report said Ohtani may effectively have to abandon his two-way role for the season. It also said he had repeatedly declined interviews through his publicity team, though the supplied report ends before providing further details.

Ohtani has not met with reporters since Aug. 17.

· Sports Chosun reportThe report used the statement to describe Ohtani’s absence from media interactions.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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