The Seattle Mariners have clarified that Hisashi Iwakuma's 2015 option vested based on performance bonuses.

Seattle held a $7 million option on the right-hander, which Jack Zduriencik previously characterized as a "no-brainer."

The Mariners are interested in pursuing a contract extension with Iwakuma.



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