J.A. Happ hasn’t been told he isn’t going to start an ALDS game against the Twins, but the Yankees left-hander’s last appearance was a five-inning relief gig on Sept. 25 against the Rays when he followed opener Jonathan Loaisiga.
“Be ready for Friday,’’ Happ said about his role on the pitching staff when asked during the team’s Wednesday workout at the Stadium. “Go from there. I think it will be a game-to-game [thing].’’
Happ’s first full season with the Yankees resulted in a 12-8 record with a 4.91 ERA in 31 games. Nevertheless, in the last five games (four starts) the left-hander posted a 1.