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J.A. Happ | Starting Pitcher

Team: Toronto Blue Jays
Age / DOB:  (30) / 10/19/1982
Ht / Wt:  6'6' / 201
Bats / Throws: Left / Left
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J.A. Happ (head, knee) is expected to be sidelined 4-6 weeks.
Happ will avoid throwing for a week before beginning to toss on flat ground. The Blue Jays are optimistic that the left-hander will be sidelined closer to four weeks. All things considered, that's about as good as Happ and the club could have hoped for. May 9 - 6:18 PM

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J.A. Happ - S - Blue Jays

J.A. Happ will not require surgery on his right knee.

Happ only has a sprain and has avoided structural damage. The left-hander also has a small fracture behind his left ear and is considered out indefinitely at this point.
Source: Gregor Chisholm on Twitter
May 8 - 10:51 PM
J.A. Happ - S - Blue Jays

J.A. Happ has been diagnosed with a small fracture behind his left ear.

Happ also tweaked his knee and needed stitches for a cut in his ear, but he is expected to make a full recovery. The left-hander was drilled in the left side of the head Tuesday by a Desmond Jennings comebacker, removed from the field on a stretcher and then rushed to a local hospital. But he should pitch again this summer.
Source: John Lott on Twitter
May 8 - 5:12 PM
J.A. Happ - S - Blue Jays

Blue Jays placed LHP J.A. Happ on the 15-day disabled list with a head contusion.

Not unexpected, as Happ was hospitalized after he was hit in the head by a comebacker on Tuesday night. He also suffered an ear laceration and needed crutches and a brace on his knee when he left the hospital. It's not clear when he'll resume baseball activities.
May 8 - 3:09 PM
J.A. Happ - S - Blue Jays

J.A. Happ (head, ear) left Bayfront Medical Center on Tuesday with the use of crutches and a brace on his knee.

Great to hear. Happ was rushed the hospital Tuesday night after he was hit in the head by a comebacker, but he was fortunate enough to avoid a serious injury. The most recent update stated that he suffered a head contusion and a laceration on his ear, though the knee brace indicates that there might be another injury involved. Either way, the most important part is that he has been released from the hospital and is on the road to recovery.
Source: Ben Nicholson-Smith on Twitter
May 8 - 12:21 PM
J.A. Happ - S - Blue Jays

J.A. Happ is "doing well" after suffering a head contusion and laceration to his left ear, according to an announcement from the Blue Jays.

Confirming a report by Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, the Blue Jays anticipate that Happ will be released from the hospital Wednesday after he undergoes some additional tests. It's not clear when he'll be able to resume pitching, but the important part is that he managed to avoid a major injury.
Source: Toronto Blue Jays on Twitter
May 8 - 9:55 AM
J.A. Happ - S - Blue Jays

J.A. Happ is in "good condition" and could be released from the hospital on Wednesday.

Excellent news. Happ was hit in the head by a line drive on Tuesday night and rushed to Bayfront Medical Center where he was scheduled to undergo a CT scan. The full extent of his injuries aren't yet known, but Jose Bautista said after Tuesday's game that the team was told that Happ was "conscious" and "in stable condition." That he could leave the hospital as soon as Wednesday is a very good sign for his progress.
Source: Marc Topkin on Twitter
May 8 - 9:20 AM
J.A. Happ - S - Blue Jays

Jose Bautista said after Tuesday's game that the team has been told J.A. Happ (head) is "conscious" and "in stable condition."

Happ is getting a CT scan at a Tampa hospital to determine if he has any damage to his skull, but he's been alert and has feeling in his extremities. The left-hander was injured when he was struck near the left ear by a Desmond Jennings line drive during Tuesday's start. The Blue Jays should have more information about his status later Tuesday or Wednesday.
Source: John Lott on Twitter
May 7 - 11:48 PM
J.A. Happ - S - Blue Jays

J.A. Happ had to leave Tuesday's start against the Rays after taking a line drive off his head.

It was a very scary scene at Tropicana Field, as Happ was struck in the left ear by a Desmond Jennings line drive and blood immediately started running down the side of his head. The left-hander was able to move his arms and legs before being taken off on a stretcher and appeared to wave to fans as he exited the field. The Blue Jays should provide an update on Happ's status before long.
May 7 - 8:04 PM
J.A. Happ - S - Blue Jays

J.A. Happ was removed after allowing two runs and walking seven in 3 2/3 innings against the Red Sox on Thursday.

The Red Sox waited Happ out, and he threw just 47 of his 95 pitches for strikes. In part because of his shaky command, Happ still hasn't gone more than six innings in a start this season. He'll face the Rays and then the Red Sox for the third time this season next week.
May 2 - 10:48 PM
J.A. Happ - S - Blue Jays

J.A. Happ surrendered three earned runs over six innings Saturday in a loss to the Yankees.

Happ allowed eight hits and issued two walks while fanning five. He has enjoyed two strong starts this season and three not-so-good ones. The left-hander will try for better next week against the struggling Mariners.
Apr 27 - 7:05 PM
J.A. Happ - S - Blue Jays

J.A. Happ took his first loss of the year on Wednesday, allowing five runs in 5 1/3 innings against the White Sox.

Although it was his first loss, it was the second straight subpar start for the lefty. Happ was done in by two home runs, but he only struck out three batters, so it's not like he was sharp otherwise. He'll try to get back in the win column against the Orioles on Monday.
Apr 17 - 9:53 PM
J.A. Happ - S - Blue Jays

J.A. Happ moved to 2-0 on the season by giving up four runs in five innings Friday against the Royals.

Happ yielded five hits and three walks, so he wasn't nearly as effective as he was in his season debut last week, but he received plenty of run support. We're not expecting much in fantasy leagues, but the 30-year-old southpaw should do fine as a fifth starter for Toronto. He'll get the White Sox next week.
Apr 12 - 11:53 PM
J.A. Happ - S - Blue Jays

J.A. Happ tossed 5 1/3 scoreless innings Saturday in the Blue Jays' 5-0 win over the Red Sox.

Happ walked three batters but yielded only one hit and struck out six. It was a promising performance for the 30-year-old left-hander, who parlayed a big spring into a two-year, $8.9 million contract extension. He may carry some value in deeper mixed fantasy leagues.
Apr 6 - 3:56 PM
J.A. Happ - S - Blue Jays

Blue Jays signed LHP J.A. Happ to a two-year, $8.9 million contract extension with a $6.7 million club option for 2015.

The move came just a day after it was announced that Happ won the job as the Blue Jays fifth starter. The 30-year-old had a 4.79 ERA between the Astros and Blue Jays in 2012, but this spring he's posted a 1.89 ERA in 19 innings. He'll receive plenty of run support in Toronto, so he's worth a look in AL-only fantasy leagues.
Source: Gregor Chisholm on Twitter
Mar 27 - 8:05 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1J.P. Arencibia
2Henry Blanco
1B1Adam Lind
2B1Maicer Izturis
2Emilio Bonifacio
SS1Jose Reyes
2Munenori Kawasaki
3B1Brett Lawrie
2Mark DeRosa
LF1Melky Cabrera
2Rajai Davis
CF1Colby Rasmus
RF1Jose Bautista
DH1Edwin Encarnacion
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1R.A. Dickey
2Josh Johnson
3Brandon Morrow
4Mark Buehrle
5J.A. Happ
6Dustin McGowan
7Drew Hutchison
8Kyle Drabek
9Chad Jenkins
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Casey Janssen
2Sergio Santos
3Darren Oliver
4Steve Delabar
5Esmil Rogers
6Aaron Loup
7Brett Cecil
8Brad Lincoln
9Ramon Ortiz
10Mickey Storey
11Luis Perez