Yankees have serious interest in LHP J.A. Happ

With the need for starting pitching, the Yankees have turned their attention to LHP J.A. Happ. And as of Wednesday morning, the Yankees and Happ were reportedly close to a deal, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.

Walking this back. Indications are #Yankees are close on Happ, but no agreement in place. https://t.co/FvR5bwUVDw

— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 12, 2018

However, Andy Martino of SNY mentioned the Yankees only have serious interest considering Happ has multiple offers. Martino added the Yankees are unsure if Happ will accept their offer, but are hoping he does.

Here’s the up to the minute deal with Happ, per sources. Yankees have serious interest. He has multiple offers. Yankees have no idea if or when he’ll accept one of the offers but they hope it’s them

— Andy Martino (@martinonyc) December 12, 2018

Happ had 11 starts with the Yankees since being acquired at the trade deadline last season, going 7-0 with a 2.69 ERA and a 1.052 WHIP in 63.2 innings. He had one start in the postseason against the Boston Red Sox, in which he took the loss.