Mariners' Hisashi Iwakuma: Set for another simulated game Thursday

Iwakuma (shoulder) will throw a second simulated game Thursday at Safeco Field before batting practice, Bob Dutton of The News Tribune reports.

Iwakuma threw a sim game last Saturday as well and reported no setbacks, so Thursday will represent a second test for his shoulder. If all goes well once again, the veteran right-hander, who's been on the disabled list since May 10, could be ready to begin a minor-league rehab assignment next week.