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Joining team at camp Happ (illness) has cleared all COVID-19-related protocols and is scheduled to join the Twins for workouts Tuesday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Happ has been absent thus far from camp after testing positive for COVID-19 in February, but the veteran southpaw wasn't believed to be dealing with any serious symptoms as a result of the virus. That said, expect the Twins to take it slowly with Happ during the ramp-up process, with his Grapefruit League debut unlikely to come within the next week. However, with Opening Day still nearly a month away, Happ should have sufficient time to build up to a starter's workload by the time his first turn in the rotation comes up during the regular season.

MARCH 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Donaldson seeks calf strength after 'fluke ordeal' last year

The Minnesota Twins created a buzz by signing third baseman Josh Donaldson to the franchise’s richest-ever free agent contract a year ago

FEBRUARY 23, 2021 • Associated Press

J.A. Happ's positive COVID-19 test not likely to hinder progress too much with Twins He is asymptomatic and has the equipment to keep working out on his own.

FEBRUARY 20, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Notes: Happ tests positive; Garver healthy Left-handed pitcher J.A. Happ tested positive for COVID-19 during the intake process and is asymptomatic, Twins president of baseball operat...

FEBRUARY 20, 2021 • MLB.COM

Tests positive for COVID-19 Happ has tested positive for COVID-19, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Happ isn't currently experiencing any symptoms, but he'll have a delayed start to spring training after his positive COVID-19 result during intake testing. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to join the team or whether his absence will impact his buildup ahead of Opening Day. The southpaw made nine starts for the Yankees in 2020, recording a 3.47 ERA and 1.05 WHIP over 49.1 innings, and he should join the Twins' starting rotation once he's healthy.

FEBRUARY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Twins pitchers again in prove-it mode, starting with Berrios

The pitching staff carried the load for the Minnesota Twins last year to win a second straight division title

FEBRUARY 19, 2021 • Associated Press

Twins finalize $2M deal with starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker

The Minnesota Twins and right-hander Matt Shoemaker have finalized a one-year, $2 million contract

FEBRUARY 19, 2021 • Associated Press

After solid Twins debut, Maeda aims to finish even stronger

Kenta Maeda’s first season with Minnesota was abbreviated by the pandemic, but the Japanese right-hander’s debut was a runaway success

FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • Associated Press

AP source: Paxton returns to Mariners for $8.5M, 1-year deal

A person with knowledge of the negotiations tells he Associated Press that left-hander James Paxton is returning to the Seattle Mariners after an injury filled end of his stint wit...

FEBRUARY 14, 2021 • Associated Press

AL Central teams at the start of spring training

A team-by-team look at the American League Central entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catc...

FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • Associated Press

AP sources: Twins bring back DH Cruz, add Colome to bullpen

The Minnesota Twins are bringing back designated hitter Nelson Cruz and adding right-hander Alex Colomé

FEBRUARY 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Twins finalize $10.5M, 1-year deal with SS Andrelton Simmons

The Minnesota Twins have finalized an $10.5 million, one-year contract with shortstop Andrelton Simmons

JANUARY 31, 2021 • Associated Press

Yankees view Kluber and Taillon as high risk, high reward

General manager Brian Cashman knows the New York Yankees are taking big risks by adding pitchers Corey Kluber and Jameson Tallion and letting go of Masahiro Tanaka

JANUARY 29, 2021 • Associated Press

Yankees get Jameson Taillon from Pirates for 4 prospects

The New York Yankees have made a second offseason addition to their starting rotation, acquiring Jameson Taillon from the Pittsburgh Pirates for four prospects

JANUARY 24, 2021 • Associated Press

Yankees decline J.A. Happ's option (source) The Yankees will not exercise left-hander J.A. Happ's $17 million club option for 2021, a source told MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand on Friday. The...

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • MLB.COM

Yankees decline J.A. Happ's option (source) The Yankees will not exercise left-hander J.A. Happ's $17 million club option for 2021, a source told MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand on Friday. The...

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • MLB.COM

Option declined by Yankees The Yankees declined Happ's $17 million option for 2021 on Friday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact The veteran southpaw's 2021 option was set to vest if he reached the pro-rated totals of 62 innings or 10 starts this season, but he fell short in both categories. Happ made nine starts in 2020 with a 3.47 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 42:15 K:BB across 49.1 innings, and it's not much of a surprise the team wasn't interested at the $17 million figure.

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Yanks exercise Britton option, decline Gardner and Happ

The Yankees have exercised two option years on reliever Zack Britton worth $27 million and declined 2021 options on outfielder Brett Gardner and pitcher J

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • Associated Press

Dozen MLB players have options turned down, go free

What figures to be a down and perhaps brutal market for baseball free agents in the offseason following the pandemic began Wednesday when a dozen players were told their contract o...

OCTOBER 29, 2020 • Associated Press

Yanks' Cashman, Boone don't anticipate large-scale changes

Not much is wrong with the New York Yankees in the view of manager Aaron Boone and general manager Brian Cashman

OCTOBER 14, 2020 • Associated Press

Hal Steinbrenner apologizes to Yankees fans, just like dad

Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner apologized to the team’s fans for its postseason failure, much like his father did 39 years earlier

OCTOBER 14, 2020 • Associated Press

LEADING OFF: Rays' Snell, Astros' Valdez meet in ALCS opener

Houston and Tampa Bay are set to open their AL Championship Series in San Diego, with Astros left-hander Framber Valdez opposing 2018 AL Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell

OCTOBER 10, 2020 • Associated Press

Disgusted and dismayed, Yanks face big decisions for 2021

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman faces a series of key decisions after the team lost in the AL Division Series

OCTOBER 10, 2020 • Associated Press

Rays burned by opener in Game 4; tab Glasnow for Game 5

Manager Kevin Cash and the Tampa Bay Rays introduced the concept of an opener to modern baseball two years ago

OCTOBER 9, 2020 • Associated Press

Yankees on the brink after 2 games of pitching problems

The Yankees' pitching staff hasn't come through during back-to-back losses to the Tampa Bay Rays

OCTOBER 8, 2020 • Associated Press

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