The Seattle Times · Mar 6, 2016
Mariners report: Hisashi Iwakuma makes his first start of the spring
Surprise, Ariz. — Hisashi Iwakuma will make his first start of the spring when the Mariners head over to scenic Surprise to face the Rangers at Surprise Stadium. The game is not televised. There will be a radio broadcast on ESPN 710 and mariners.com
Iwakuma will throw two innings or 30-35 pitches.
*** Joaquin Benoit is scheduled to pitch for the first time this spring.
*** Dae-Ho Lee makes his first start in the Cactus League. Lee will be at designated hitter. He’ll probably start at first base on Monday.
*** Stefen Romero will replace Lee at designated hitter mid-game. Romero is feeling better after taking a line drive off the inside of his knee.