Hisashi Iwakuma Fails Physical

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Reports: Dodgers' deal with free-agent SP Iwakuma hits snag - The Los Angeles Dodgers' deal with free-agent right-hander Hisashi Iwakuma is in jeopardy because of a problem with his physical, according to a report by Japan's Jiji Press.

Iwakuma, 34, agreed to a three-year, $45 million contract earlier this month.

The Los Angeles Times reports the deal is not off, though the Dodgers have been haggling with Iwakuma's representatives.

Ken Rosenthal 

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#Mariners surely gave Iwakuma physical before extending him one-year, $15.8M qualifying offer. #Dodgers might have seen long-term concerns.

11:42 PM - 17 Dec 2015

 
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Ken Rosenthal 

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If #Dodgers indeed had issues with Iwakuma’s physical, one option would be to rework his three-year, $45M contract, lowering guarantee.

11:38 PM - 17 Dec 2015

 
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CJ Nitkowski 

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If Iwakuma news is true then not taking Frazier over CWS prospects makes even more sense. A SP trade highly likely now.

11:20 PM - 17 Dec 2015

 
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Iwakuma was 9-5 with a 3.54 ERA in 20 starts for the Seattle Mariners in 2015. He struck out 111 batters in 129 2/3 innings. However, he spent nearly two months on the disabled list with a strained lat and has had elbow and shoulder issues in the past. In his four seasons in the majors -- all with Seattle -- Iwakuma is 47-25 with a 3.17 ERA and a 7.6 K/9 ratio.

Ken Rosenthal 

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Sources: Both #Dodgers, #STLCards on Leake. LAD interest could grow if team is backing out of Iwakuma deal to physical, as Jiji Press says.

11:29 PM - 17 Dec 2015

 
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Ken Rosenthal 

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In addition to Leake, #Dodgers also on Kazmir, sources say. Told yesterday - even before Iwakuma news - they are not ruling out anyone.

11:53 PM - 17 Dec 2015

 
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The Dodgers have had a rough offseason in terms of their rotation, losing co-ace Zack Greinke to the division-rival Arizona Diamondbacks in free agency and failing to sign a free agent from a deep class that included David Price, Johnny Cueto, Jeff Samardzija and Jordan Zimmermann.