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What will the Seattle Mariners do with Yusei Kikuchi?

SEATTLE, WA - AUGUST 07: Starter Yusei Kikuchi #18 of the Seattle Mariners adjusts his cap between pitches during the sixth inning of a game against the Colorado Rockies at T-Mobile Park on August 7, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. The Rockies won the game 8-4. (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners Yusei Kikuchi before game

The Seattle Mariners are currently tied up with Yusei Kikuchi and his odd contract. How is Jerry Dipoto going to handle this situation?

Nearly two years ago the Seibu Lions posted Yusei Kikuchi, their former star left-hander, making him available to negotiate contracts with Major League clubs after a fee is paid out to Seibu for his rights.