The former Japanese interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani has surrendered to a federal prison in Pennsylvania, beginning a nearly five-year prison sentence for bank and tax fraud after he stole nearly $17 million from the Los Angeles Dodgers player.

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani is among 12 active Japanese MLB players that will be celebrated with custom manhole covers in Japan.

Major League Baseball is celebrating their 12 active Japanese players by featuring them on custom manhole covers in their respective hometowns, beginning Monday, June 16.

The Japanese right-hander has been throwing simulated games recently in preparation for his return while still wielding his powerful bat.