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Yankees close to signing LHP J.A. Happ

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NEW YORK, NY - JULY 29: J.A. Happ #34 of the New York Yankees pitches in the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium on July 29, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - JULY 29:  J.A. Happ #34 of the New York Yankees pitches in the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium on July 29, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York City.  (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

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 are close to a deal, reports Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.

Walking this back.