Fansided

Cubs: Willson Contreras and 3 more veterans worth selling at trade deadline

By Miranda Remaklus

May 13, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (40) throws down to first base for the out in the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports
May 13, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (40) throws down to first base for the out in the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
4 of 4
Next
CHICAGO, IL – APRIL 19: Ian Happ of the Chicago Cubs watches the flight of the ball in a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Wrigley Field on April 19, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL – APRIL 19: Ian Happ of the Chicago Cubs watches the flight of the ball in a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Wrigley Field on April 19, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images) /

4. Ian Happ

It’s almost hard to believe Happ has only been with the Cubs since 2017, but 2023 will be his final season of arbitration eligibility as he will be a free agent in 2024.

While he’s mostly patrolled left field, Happ has played some in center field and as the designated hitter. He’s hitting .275/.386/.420 with an OPS of .806. He has 24 walks, 25 singles, seven doubles, four home runs, 22 runs and 22 RBI. He does have three defensive runs saved in left field.

Happ is young, scrappy, and can get on base and make some plays. It wouldn’t be surprising to see the Cubs want to build around him but after the plethora of moves the organization has made, you have to believe they will shop him to get something in return. With a dynamic presence and good glove with a decent bat, you have to believe there is a team needing this type of player in their system.

Mets: A Willson Contreras trade the Cubs can’t refuse. dark. Next

Home/MLB