Report: Mariners P Iwakuma medically cleared to resume throwing program

Report: Mariners P Iwakuma medically cleared to resume throwing program

12 years ago
Mark J. Rebilas / USA TODAY Sports

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma received some good news from doctors Friday.

A strained finger tendon has Iwakuma well behind schedule this spring, but he can now begin building his stamina over the coming weeks.

The righty is still likely at least a month away from being game-ready, but the news is encouraging for Mariners fans nonetheless.

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