Hisashi Iwakuma’s return to the mound for the Mariners is looking less and less likely with each setback in his recovery from shoulder inflammation.
The veteran right-hander experienced more discomfort in his right shoulder following a bullpen session this past weekend in Anaheim. After meeting with team orthopedist Dr. Edward Khalfayan on Monday, Iwakuma has been shut down from throwing for at least a week. Iwakuma confirmed that he received a cortisone injection and a platelet rich plasma injection in his shoulder to help calm the inflammation and speed up the recovery.
“It’s not feeling well yet,” Iwakuma said through interpreter Antony Suzuki.