They will be the first public remarks since allegations emerged that his interpreter bet on sports illegally and stole money from Ohtani to pay debts.
The Dodgers have recovered from jet lag caused by opening the regular season in South Korea.
They hope to move past the whiplash from allegations involving illegal gambling and theft surrounding two-way star Shohei Ohtani and his former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, just as quickly.
Ohtani is scheduled to speak to reporters on Monday, which will be his first public remarks since Mizuhara was fired on Wednesday for allegedly betting on sports through an illegal bookmaker.
“I think it’s good,” manager Dave Roberts said. “I think it’s the right thing to do, and 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’ll give us all a little more clarity.”
Roberts said it is Ohtani’s decision to meet with the media. Ohtani has not addressed the controversy with the team but has spoken with individual players, Roberts said.
