Iwakuma (shoulder) will throw a live batting practice session Friday in Peoria, Arizona, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

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It's another step for the veteran right-hander as he continues his journey back from 2017 right shoulder surgery. Iwakuma threw 24 pitches in a simulated game at Triple-A Tacoma last Saturday and emerged without setbacks, and Friday's session will mark his second time facing hitters during his rehab.