BREAKING: Iwakuma Fails Physical; Dodgers Deal on Hold
Thus far this offseason, the Dodgers have made a total of two deals. If it feels like they’ve done more, it’s because they have, kind of.
The latest deal to fall through is their reported 3 year, $45 million agreement with Hisashi Iwakuma, who reportedly failed his physical, putting any deal under its current constructs on hold.
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Ken Rosenthal broke the news.
Sources: Both #Dodgers, #STLCards on Leake. LAD interest could grow if team is backing out of Iwakuma deal to physical, as Jiji Press says.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 17, 2015
He continues…
If #Dodgers indeed had issues with Iwakuma’s physical, one option would be to rework his three-year, $45M contract, lowering guarantee. — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 17, 2015
It was slightly odd that the reported agreement occurred, then more than a week later, no official announcement had been made. So, while obviously disappointing, Thursday morning’s news isn’t all that shocking. Other options have since been floated, as well.
In addition to Leake, #Dodgers also on Kazmir, sources say. Told yesterday – even before Iwakuma news – they are not ruling out anyone. — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 17, 2015
And, finally, the Los Angeles Times’ Dylan Hernandez says his sources are telling nothing has been called off completely.
“Inaccurate” to say #Dodgers are out on Iwakuma, I’m told. Perhaps they’re reworking the contract?
— Dylan Hernandez (@dylanohernandez) December 17, 2015
So, with the Dodgers reportedly backing-out-but-not-really-completely from Aroldis Chapman and now doing the same with Iwakuma, this offseason has been hectic, but aside from yesterday’s trade, rather fruitless thus far.
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