Cubs consider benching Ian Happ amid offensive struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 9:48 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
The Chicago Cubs are contemplating limiting Ian Happ's playing time due to significant offensive decline this season. Happ, a Gold Glove-winning outfielder, is batting.209 with 18 home runs in 113 games, which marks a stark contrast to his past three seasons. His performance has dipped further, with only a.188 average since June 1. With the Cubs aiming to close the gap with the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Central, there are calls for rookie Pedro Ramirez to take on more at-bats.
- •Happ's average plummeted to.209 this season.
- •He is batting just.188 in the last two months.
- •The Cubs are evaluating Happ's role to boost their lineup.
- •Rookie Pedro Ramirez may receive more at-bats.
- •The Cubs are attempting to catch the Brewers in the standings.
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"The Gold Glove winner's production has plummeted to career lows. Benching the struggling veteran in favor of fresh talent could ignite a stagnant lineup.
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