Blue Jays Pitchers on Way Back

By on May 20, 2017

JA Happ (EDDIE MICHELS PHOTO)

Clearwater, Fla.—Lefty JA Happ and righty Glenn Sparkman pitched in an extended spring training game against the Phillies on Saturday with no problems.

     Happ, out since leaving a start against the Orioles on April 16th with an inflamed left elbow went 3 1/3 shutout innings allowing just two hits.  His fastball topped out at 92 during his 48-pitch outing.

     “My first time back it felt good,” said Happ, “It was good, I was just happy to get through the three innings and still feeling strong.”

JA Happ (EDDIE MIOCHELS PHOTO)

Glenn Sparkman (EDDIE MICHELS PHOTO)

     As to a time line for his return Happ said, “We’re going on a regular five day from here.  Had a couple of times before this but I think five days from now I will throw again looking like probably over in Dunedin.   Then we will kind of make a decision from there.  At that point, I should be up to 60-65 pitches hopefully and as long as the next five days go well recovery wise we should be on track.  Then it will be just a matter of if we need to go another one after that.”

     Sparkman (broken right thumb) made his second appearance Saturday in an extended spring game.

     Sparkman the Blue Jays Rule 5 Pick went one no hit inning throwing 14-pitches with a 93 MPH fastball.

     “I’m feeling better,” said Sparkman, “I will pitch again in two-three days and go two innings.”

JA Happ (EDDIE MICHELS PHOTO)

JA Happ (EDDIE MICHELS PHOTO)

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