PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia Phillies have activated left-hander J.A. Happ from the disabled list and sent him to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
Happ, a 12-game winner as a rookie last year, had been sidelined with a left forearm strain since April. The move was announced before Tuesday's game against Atlanta.
Happ made six rehab starts in the minors, going 1-1 with a 6.93 ERA. He said Monday that he was ready to rejoin the team, but the Phillies want him to get more work in the minors.
Happ finished 12-4 with a 2.93 ERA in 35 games, including 23 starts, last season. He was second to Florida's Chris Coghlan in voting for the NL Rookie of the Year award.
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