Happ, Astros settle on one-year deal: Astros SP J.A. Happ avoided arbitration on Tuesday by signing a one-year, $2.35 million contract. (Updated 01/17/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 2/12/12).
Fantasy Analysis
We are left to wonder the career that could have been for Happ had he not gotten injured in 2010. He was a standout arm for Philadelphia in 2009 and started the year well in 2010 before developing forearm problems. He hasn't bounced back and suffered to a 6-15 record in 2011 with Houston. Happ did finish the 2011 season pitching well, going 2-1 with a 2.43 ERA in his final six starts. Still, you don't want to invest anything more than a late-round Fantasy flier on Happ. (Updated 01/17/2012).
02/08/2012 04:32 2012 Fantasy outlooks: Houston Astros
To say the Houston Astros are rebuilding is an understatement, but they have more than a few surprises in the form of young talent. Michael Hurcomb breaks down the American League-bound franchise in his Fantasy team outlook.
J.A. Happ endured the worst campaign of his career last season and might not have a secured spot in the rotation heading into 2012. He went 6-15 with a career-high 5.35 ERA in 28 starts and allowed 157 hits with 83 walks in 156 1/3 innings pitched. He was also demoted to the minors for a stretch. The left-hander struggled for most of the season, but showed some moxie late by posting a 2.43 ERA over his final six outings. The Astros are a rebuilding team that is likely a few years away from competing for anything, so Happ could be in for another rough season in Houston. While the 29-year-old has proven to be a viable Fantasy option in the past, target Happ in NL-only formats on Draft Day. (Updated 1/9/12)