I wonder if Lewis and Clark will assist?

Mariners left-hander Erik Bedard is having another surgery on his throwing shoulder, all but ending his season and perhaps his time with Seattle.

Manager Don Wakamatsu said Wednesday that Bedard will have exploratory surgery on Friday in Los Angeles with Dr. Lewis Yocum, who removed a cyst from Bedard’s shoulder in September.

Wakamatsu said the procedure will inspect a frayed labrum and examine the joint.

“Unless they find something [else], it would be considered minor,” Wakamatsu said.

Seattle, at this point, is likely not to make the playoffs, so getting Bedard healthy for next year is a good idea.