It’s just the move that makes the most sense. Happ is 37, due $17 million in 2020, and posted a 4.91 ERA last year while allowing a career-worst 34 home runs.
Simply put, the Yankees need to rid themselves of Happ faster than George Costanza did his infamous bathroom book. High-upside youngster Jordan Montgomery is recovered from Tommy John surgery and waiting in the wings. Deivi Garcia is also looming and Chad Green can still be used as an opener if necessary.
The problem is given Happ’s age and price tag, trading him won’t be easy for GM Brian Cashman.