Ian Happ

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.

Ian Happ was removed from Friday's game in the seventh inning due to right hamstring tightness.

Fantasy Impact

It's important to note that this was done as a precaution as the Cubs were up 8-1 at the time, but his status for the rest of the weekend is up in the air. Happ dealt with left hamstring issues during spring training, so it wouldn't be surprising to see Happ get at least one day off soon.

Ian Happ went 3-for-5 with a home run, a double, three runs scored, and four RBI in Tuesday's 12-11 loss to the Diamondbacks.

Fantasy Impact

This game showcased Happ's potential for power and run production, which has been somewhat sporadic so far this season given his .246 batting average. His performance in this game, however, could be a sign of turning things around. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on Happ's consistency in the coming games to gauge whether this outing was a one-off or the start of a trend.