The Toronto Blue Jays “appear close” to dealing left-hander J.A. Happ, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com.
Further details, including an acquiring team, are as yet unknown.
Happ, a pending free agent, is one of the better starting pitchers said to be available leading up to the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline. The 35-year-old sports a 4.18 ERA and 3.84 FIP over 20 starts and 114 innings this season.
He was a first-time all-star this season and could be a difference-making piece in a contending rotation down the stretch.
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