Veteran right-hander Hisashi Iwakuma’s career with the Mariners appears over.
"We’ve got 12 games left," manager Scott Servais said prior to Tuesday’s series opener against Texas at Safeco Field. "I can’t imagine he’ll make it (back). He would have to start a game, and I just don’t see that happening at this point.
"It’s disappointing for him, myself and our team."
If this is it for Iwakuma — and it’s still not official —it’s no surprise.
Iwakuma, 36, endured repeated setbacks in his efforts to recover from a sore shoulder that forced him to the disabled list after a May 3 start against the Los Angeles Angels at Safeco Field.