The Philadelphia Phillies are searching for starting pitching depth, but it won’t come in the form of J.A. Happ.
Happ, who spent parts of four seasons with the Phillies, has reached a one-year deal to join the two-time defending American League Central Champion Minnesota Twins, per ESPN‘s Jeff Passan. Jon Heyman of MLB Network says that the deal is worth $8 million. The deal being finalized is contingent on Happ passing a physical.
The Phillies had representation at the joint showcase of veteran starters Aníbal Sánchez and Julio Teherán Tuesday, according to Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia.