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Iwakuma to play for Mariners

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese free agent right-hander Hisashi Iwakuma poses during a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 6, 2012, after the Seattle Mariners signed a one-year contract with the 30-year-old pitcher.

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Iwakuma to play for Mariners

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken at Narita airport, near Tokyo, on Nov. 6, 2011, shows free agent right-hander Hisashi Iwakuma before leaving for the United States. The Seattle Mariners said Jan. 5, 2012, that they have signed a one-year contract with the 30-year-old Japanese pitcher.

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(1)Pitcher Iwakuma gets wish on cash trade to Rakuten

KOBE, Japan - Orix Buffaloes club president Takashi Koizumi speaks at a press conference at Kobe Stadium on Dec. 22. He said that right-hander Hisashi Iwakuma was granted his wish in a cash trade to the newly formed Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles.

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Baseball: Mariners invite pitcher Iwakuma to spring training

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 17 Kyodo - Hisashi Iwakuma of the Seattle Mariners pitches against the Los Angeles Angels in this file photo taken in Seattle on May 3, 2017. Iwakuma, who has re-signed with the Mariners via a minor-league deal, was invited to the club's spring training on Jan. 16, 2018.

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Iwakuma throws 3 scoreless innings for Mariners

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, March 12 Kyodo - Hisashi Iwakuma pitches three scoreless innings in the Seattle Mariners' 5-4 win over the San Francisco Giants in a spring training game in Scottsdale, Arizona, on March 11, 2016.

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Game 2 of Japan All-Star series held at Tokyo Dome

TOKYO, Japan - Hisashi Iwakuma of the Seattle Mariners starts in Game 2 of the Japan-Major League All-Star Series at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 14, 2014. Samurai Japan won 2-0 in Game 1.

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Game 2 of Japan All-Star series held at Tokyo Dome

TOKYO, Japan - Hisashi Iwakuma of the Seattle Mariners starts in Game 2 of the Japan-Major League All-Star Series at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 14, 2014. Samurai Japan won 2-0 in Game 1.

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Major leaguers Iwakuma, Wada in Japan

NISHINOMIYA, Japan - Japanese pitchers Hisashi Iwakuma (L) of the Seattle Mariners and Tsuyoshi Wada of the Chicago Cubs pose for a photograph as members of the Major League Baseball All-Stars at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on Nov. 10, 2014.

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MLB All-Stars meet press in Japan

NISHINOMIYA, Japan - John Farrell (C), manager of the U.S. Major League Baseball All-Stars, Hisashi Iwakuma (R) and Robinson Cano, both of the Seattle Mariners, meet the press at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on Nov. 10, 2014, before the five-game series against Japan.

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Mariners' Iwakuma heads amateur ball club for post-quake recovery

TOKYO, Japan - Seattle Mariners Japanese hurler Hisashi Iwakuma assumes the post of general manager of an amateur baseball team launched in Miyako, Iwate Prefecture, to help the northeastern Japan region recover from the 2011 disaster through "the power of baseball" at a ceremony held in Tokyo on Nov. 6, 2014.

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Amateur baseball team officials, players strike pose

TOKYO, Japan - Seattle Mariners Japanese pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma (C, back row), other officials and players concerned with an amateur baseball team in Miyako, Iwate Prefecture, pose at the northeastern Japan city club's inauguration ceremony in Tokyo on Nov. 6, 2014.

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Mariners' Iwakuma aids amateur ball team in north Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Seattle Mariners Japanese pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma (far L), general manager of an amateur baseball team launched in Miyako, Iwate Prefecture, speaks about the club designed to help the northeastern Japan region recover from the 2011 disaster through "the power of baseball" at a ceremony held in Tokyo on Nov. 6, 2014.

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Iwakuma ties career-high with 14th victory

ARLINGTON, United States - Seattle Mariners starter Hisashi Iwakuma pitches against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas, on Sept. 5, 2014. Iwakuma allowed three earned runs on seven hits and a walk in 5-1/3 innings. Iwakuma tied a major league career high by winning his 14th game as the Mariners won 7-5.

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Iwakuma ties career-high with 14th victory

ARLINGTON, United States - Seattle Mariners starter Hisashi Iwakuma pitches against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas, on Sept. 5, 2014. Iwakuma allowed three earned runs on seven hits and a walk in 5-1/3 innings. Iwakuma tied a major league career high by winning his 14th game as the Mariners won 7-5.

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Mariners' Iwakuma suffers 3rd loss against Yankees

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners starter Hisashi Iwakuma looks dejected in the team's dugout at Safeco Field in Seattle on June 10, 2014, after being taken out of a game in the eighth inning against the New York Yankees. Iwakuma gave up three runs in 7-1/3 innings and suffered his third loss as the Mariners fell to a 3-2 loss to the Yankees.

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Mariners' Iwakuma suffers 3rd loss against Yankees

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners starter Hisashi Iwakuma (C) hands the ball to manager Lloyd McClendon as he is taken out of the eighth inning of a game against the New York Yankees at Safeco Field in Seattle on June 10, 2014. Iwakuma gave up three runs in 7-1/3 innings and suffered his third loss as the Mariners fell to a 3-2 loss to the Yankees.

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Mariners' Iwakuma pitches against Rays

SEATTLE, the United States - Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma strikes out the Tampa Bay Rays' Wil Myers in the third inning of their game at Safeco Field in Seattle on May 13. Iwakuma allowed four hits over eight scoreless innings in a 2-1 loss to the Rays.

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Mariners' Iwakuma pitches against Rays

SEATTLE, the United States - Seattle Mariners starter Hisashi Iwakuma pitches against the Tampa Bay Rays at Safeco Field in Seattle on May 13. Iwakuma allowed four hits over eight scoreless innings in a 2-1 loss to the Rays.

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Mariners' Iwakuma pitches against Rays

SEATTLE, the United States - Seattle Mariners starter Hisashi Iwakuma pitches against the Tampa Bay Rays at Safeco Field in Seattle on May 13. Iwakuma allowed four hits over eight scoreless innings in a 2-1 loss to the Rays.

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Mariners pitcher Iwakuma

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma starts in a game against the Kansas City Royals at Safeco Field in Seattle on May 8, 2014. Iwakuma pitched four-hit ball over eight scoreless innings as the Mariners won 1-0.

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Mariners pitcher Iwakuma

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma starts in a game against the Kansas City Royals at Safeco Field in Seattle on May 8, 2014. Iwakuma pitched four-hit ball over eight scoreless innings as the Mariners won 1-0.

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Mariners pitcher Iwakuma

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma starts in a game against the Kansas City Royals at Safeco Field in Seattle on May 8, 2014. Iwakuma pitched four-hit ball over eight scoreless innings as the Mariners won 1-0.

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Seattle Mariners training camp

PEORIA, United States - Seattle Mariners right-hander Hisashi Iwakuma (R) shows his teammate Felix Hernandez the injured middle finger of his right hand during a spring training camp in Peoria, Arizona, on March 18, 2014.

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Iwakuma suffers hand injury

PEORIA, United States - Seattle Mariners No. 2 starter Hisashi Iwakuma talks to reporters in Peoria, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2014, about an injury to the middle finger of his throwing hand sustained while working out in California ahead of spring camp.

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Iwakuma suffers hand injury

PEORIA, United States - Seattle Mariners No. 2 starter Hisashi Iwakuma talks to reporters in Peoria, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2014, about an injury to the middle finger of his throwing hand sustained while working out in California ahead of spring camp.

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Iwakuma earns 12th win off A's

OAKLAND, United States - Seattle Mariners starter Hisashi Iwakuma pitches against the Oakland Athletics at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, California, on Aug. 21, 2013. Iwakuma picked up his 12th win of the season after going seven innings in a 5-3 victory.

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Iwakuma earns 12th win off A's

OAKLAND, United States - Seattle Mariners starter Hisashi Iwakuma pitches against the Oakland Athletics at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, California, on Aug. 21, 2013. Iwakuma picked up his 12th win of the season after going seven innings in a 5-3 victory.

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Iwakuma gets 9th victory

HOUSTON, United States - Seattle Mariners starter Hisashi Iwakuma pitches against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas, on July 20, 2013. Iwakuma picked up his ninth victory of the season in the Mariners' 4-2 win.

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Iwakuma gets 9th victory

HOUSTON, United States - Seattle Mariners starter Hisashi Iwakuma pitches against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas, on July 20, 2013. Iwakuma picked up his ninth victory of the season in the Mariners' 4-2 win.

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Day before All-Star Game

NEW YORK, United States - Seattle Mariners pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma attends a press conference at Citi Field in New York on July 15, 2013, a day before the MLB All-Star Game. The right-hander, who was named to the American League All-Star team for the first time, will sit out the game because he pitched seven innings on July 14.

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Day before All-Star Game

NEW YORK, United States - Seattle Mariners pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma attends a press conference at Citi Field in New York on July 15, 2013, a day before the MLB All-Star Game. The right-hander, who was named to the American League All-Star team for the first time, will sit out the game because he pitched seven innings on July 14.

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All-Star team member selection

CINCINNATI, United States - Seattle Mariners pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma is pictured during practice before a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio, on July 6, 2013. Iwakuma was named to the American League All-Star team for the first time the same day.

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Iwakuma works 6 innings in strong debut

OAKLAND, United States - Seattle Mariners right-hander Hisashi Iwakuma (L) and catcher Jesus Montero touch gloves after the pitcher's season debut in a game against the Oakland Athletics at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, California, on April 2, 2013. Iwakuma allowed a run in six innings and earned the victory in a 7-1 win.

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Iwakuma works 6 innings in strong debut

OAKLAND, United States - Seattle Mariners right-hander Hisashi Iwakuma pitches in a game against the Oakland Athletics at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, California, on April 2, 2013. Iwakuma allowed a run in six innings and earned the victory in a 7-1 win.

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Iwakuma to head TSE after merger with OSE

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows Hiroyuki Iwakuma, senior executive vice president of Tokyo Stock Exchange Group Inc. Iwakuma is to become president of the bourse operator after its merger on Jan. 1, 2013, with Osaka Securities Exchange Co., company sources said on Oct. 24, 2012.

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Mariners Iwakuma

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners starter Hisashi Iwakuma pitches during a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Safeco Field in Seattle on Oct. 2, 2012. Iwakuma pitched six shutout innings in a 6-1 victory to earn his ninth win and finish his season with a 2.65 ERA, the lowest ever by a Seattle rookie.

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Mariners Iwakuma

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners starter Hisashi Iwakuma pitches during a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Safeco Field in Seattle on Oct. 2, 2012. Iwakuma pitched six shutout innings in a 6-1 victory to earn his ninth win and finish his season with a 2.65 ERA, the lowest ever by a Seattle rookie.

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MLB rookie hazing

ANAHEIM, United States - Seattle Mariners' Japanese players Munenori Kawasaki (L) and Hisashi Iwakuma head to a game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on Sept. 27, 2012. They are dressed in costumes as part of the hazing meted out to rookies playing for major league teams.

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Mariners' Iwakuma earns 8th win

ANAHEIM, United States - Seattle Mariners starter Hisashi Iwakuma pitches during a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on Sept. 27, 2012. Iwakuma allowed two runs in six innings to improve to 8-5 as the Mariners won 9-4.

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Mariners' Iwakuma earns 8th win

ANAHEIM, United States - Seattle Mariners starter Hisashi Iwakuma pitches during a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on Sept. 27, 2012. Iwakuma allowed two runs in six innings to improve to 8-5 as the Mariners won 9-4.

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Mariners' Iwakuma earns 8th win

ANAHEIM, United States - Seattle Mariners starter Hisashi Iwakuma pitches during a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on Sept. 27, 2012. Iwakuma allowed two runs in six innings to improve to 8-5 as the Mariners won 9-4.

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Mariners' Iwakuma earns 8th win

ANAHEIM, United States - Seattle Mariners starter Hisashi Iwakuma pitches during a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on Sept. 27, 2012. Iwakuma allowed two runs in six innings to improve to 8-5 as the Mariners won 9-4.

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Iwakuma makes solid start in Seattle loss

ST. PETERSBURG, United States - Seattle Mariners right-hander Hisashi Iwakuma starts in a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on July 20, 2012. Iwakuma worked six strong innings but did not figure in the decision as Seattle managed just five hits in a 4-3, 14-inning loss.

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Iwakuma gets 1st major league win

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners reliever Hisashi Iwakuma pitches against the San Francisco Giants in an interleague match-up at Safeco Field in Seattle on June 16, 2012. Iwakuma pitched two hitless innings to mark his career first win in the major leagues as the Mariners won 7-4.

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Iwakuma gets 1st major league win

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners reliever Hisashi Iwakuma pitches against the San Francisco Giants in an interleague match-up at Safeco Field in Seattle on June 16, 2012. Iwakuma pitched two hitless innings to mark his career first win in the major leagues as the Mariners won 7-4.

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Iwakuma gets 1st major league win

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners reliever Hisashi Iwakuma pitches against the San Francisco Giants in an interleague match-up at Safeco Field in Seattle on June 16, 2012. Iwakuma pitched two hitless innings to mark his career first win in the major leagues as the Mariners won 7-4.

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Iwakuma picks up 1st career save

ARLINGTON, Texas - The Seattle Mariners' Hisashi Iwakuma pitches during a game against the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on May 30, 2012. Iwakuma recorded the first save of his professional career in the game, when he allowed three runs in the final three innings of his team's 21-8 win.

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Iwakuma picks up 1st career save

ARLINGTON, Texas - The Seattle Mariners' Hisashi Iwakuma pitches during a game against the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on May 30, 2012. Iwakuma recorded the first save of his professional career in the game, when he allowed three runs in the final three innings of his team's 21-8 win.

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Mariners vs. Yomiuri

TOKYO, Japan - Hisashi Iwakuma of the Seattle Mariners pitches in an exhibition game against the Yomiuri Giants at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 26, 2012. The right-hander allowed six runs on 10 hits over four innings in his team's 9-3 loss.

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Mariners pitcher Iwakuma in Tokyo for season-opening series

TOKYO, Japan - Seattle Mariners pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma (C) smiles with manager Eric Wedge (L) and pitcher Felix Hernandez of his major league team at a press conference in Tokyo on March 24, 2012, ahead of their season-opening series against the Oakland Athletics at Tokyo Dome on March 28 and 29. Iwakuma joined Seattle from the Rakuten Eagles, a ballclub based in the northeastern city of Sendai hit hard by the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami, after the 2011 season.