Blue Jays' Happ on bullpen role: 'It's not necessarily what I prepared to do'
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Blue Jays left-hander J.A. Happ, who was activated from the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, isn't exactly thrilled about his new role with the club, according to MLB.com's Gregor Chisolm.
Happ on 'pen role: "Not great. It's not necessarily what I prepared to do but if the phone rings .. I'm going to try and get guys out."
— Gregor Chisholm (@gregorMLB) April 15, 2014
Happ was expected during Spring Training to secure a rotation spot with the Blue Jays, but the 31-year-old, who missed the first 13 games of the season with a back injury, is now poised to make his regular-season debut in relief.
Happ: "I see myself as a starter, I don't think that's any secret. I want to be a starter in the Major Leagues. That's that." #BlueJays
— Gregor Chisholm (@gregorMLB) April 15, 2014