Baseball: Mariners invite pitcher Iwakuma to spring training

The Seattle Mariners, who re-signed Hisashi Iwakuma via a minor-league deal in late November, invited the Japanese right-hander to spring training Tuesday.Iwakuma was named among 22 non-roster invitees that will take part in spring training in Peoria, Arizona, along with the 40-man roster. The camp invite was part of his contract agreement.Pitchers and catchers will report to camp Feb. 14, the day before their first workout.The 36-year-old, who has spent all six years of his MLB career with the Mariners, has been sidelined since May due to shoulder issues. The season was his first without a…READ FULL ARTICLE