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Mariners sign Hisashi Iwakuma after failed physical

Hisashi IwakumaThe Seattle Mariners re-signed Japanese pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma after the starter’s deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers fell apart.

Team GM Jerry Dipoto announced the news at the club’s holiday party Thursday night:

Iwakuma initially turned down a qualifying offer with Seattle and agreed to a three-year deal with the Dodgers at the Winter Meetings pending a physical. The deal was never officially announced, and that’s because Iwakuma failed his physical, Jiji Press reported Thursday.

After the deal with the Dodgers fell apart, the Mariners got back involved in discussions. They guaranteed Iwakuma a one-year deal with vesting options for 2017 and 2018.

Iwakuma missed the early part of the season due to a strained lat, but he still went 9-5 with a 3.54 ERA last season, including a no-hitter. He will be welcomed back by Mariners fans.

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