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Red Sox rumors: 3 All-Stars not named Juan Soto to trade for at the deadline

By Noah Yingling

PITTSBURGH, PA - JUNE 22: Ian Happ #8 of the Chicago Cubs rounds the bases after his two run home run during the second inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on June 22, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA - JUNE 22: Ian Happ #8 of the Chicago Cubs rounds the bases after his two run home run during the second inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on June 22, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) /
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Ian Happ, Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox
Ian Happ, Chicago Cubs. (Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports) /

Red Sox trade targets: Cubs outfielder Ian Happ

Ian Happ looks like he will be traded since the Cubs are having a disastrous season. After signing some free agents to try to make the team better for the 2022 season, the Cubs are on pace for a 100-loss season. If they decide to trade him, Happ will be one of the most sought-after commodities on the trade market.

Happ was a first-time All-Star this season and in 90 games, he has hit .274/.364/.443 with an OPS+ of 126. He also has had nine home runs, 42 RBI, and 23 doubles.

Happ primarily plays left field but he can play center field and some of the infield positions. The Red Sox don’t have a single outfielder with a wRC+ above league average. Overall, their outfielders have an 82 wRC+, which is fourth-worst in the sport. Happ would add some more offense out there for this season but also next season since he isn’t a free agent until after the 2023 season.

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