Ian Happ

Ian Happ is in the Cubs lineup on Thursday against the Pirates.

Fantasy Impact

Happ is back in left field and hitting No. 5 in the lineup. He is off to a slow start, hitting .219 on the season with one home run.

Ian Happ is not in the starting lineup Tuesday vs the Braves.

Fantasy Impact

Happ has been in a slump as of late, hitting .167 with 3 walks and 13 strikeouts in his last 8 games. He'll get a breather on Tuesday while Mike Tauchman takes over in left field.

Ian Happ went 1-for-3 with a walk in the Cubs' 5-0 win over the Brewers.

Fantasy Impact

Despite the team's success, Happ's individual performance was subdued, contributing minimally to the scoring. His season batting average remains low at .227, and with only one home run and 11 RBI through 32 games, his power numbers are not where fantasy managers would hope. Happ's decent on-base skills, highlighted by a .149 walk rate and a .304 wOBA, offer some value in formats that reward these metrics. However, his limited impact in the power and speed categories makes him a fringe option in standard leagues. His performance today is a reflection of his season thus far—useful in specific contexts but generally underwhelming.

Ian Happ struggled at the plate in the Cubs' 3-1 win over the Mets, going 0-for-3 with two strikeouts and a walk.

Fantasy Impact

This performance is a continuation of what has been a challenging season for Happ, whose batting average lingers at a modest .222 through 26 games. His on-base skills are still evident with a decent walk rate of .138, but the lack of impactful hits and a high strikeout rate are concerning for fantasy managers. Given his current form, it might be wise to consider benching Happ until he shows signs of a turnaround, especially in leagues where batting average is a critical category.

Ian Happ (hamstring) is missing from the lineup for the Chicago Cubs against the Miami Marlins in the first game of a doubleheader Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Happ will receive the afternoon contest off after exiting Friday due to hamstring tightness, with Alexander Canario starting in left field and batting ninth against the Marlins for manager Craig Counsell Saturday.