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Ian Happ trade rumors: Ranking 4 teams connected with Cubs star

By Noah Yingling

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 17: Ian Happ #8 of the Chicago Cubs walks off the field during the 4th inning at Wrigley Field on June 17, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Chase Agnello-Dean/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 17: Ian Happ #8 of the Chicago Cubs walks off the field during the 4th inning at Wrigley Field on June 17, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Chase Agnello-Dean/Getty Images) /
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CINCINNATI, OHIO – MAY 25: Ian Happ #8 of the Chicago Cubs waits in the on deck circle in the eighth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on May 25, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

2. Toronto Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays have one of the best offensive teams in baseball. Their 116 OPS+ was second-best in the American League entering Sunday. But they’ve got one big problem: nearly their entire starting lineup is right-handed.

That’s why they are interested in Ian Happ, who is a switch-hitter. Interestingly though, Happ has been a much better hitter right-handed on the season. In 312 plate appearances left-handed, he’s hitting .256/.346/.415. In 89 plate appearances right-handed, he’s hitting .346/.405/.506.

The Blue Jays also have a spot in the lineup to put Happ since they haven’t had a permanent designated hitter. They have had three players with at least 20 games at DH and they are All-Star catcher Alejandro Kirk (30 games), first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (21 games), and outfielder George Springer (21 games).

Most likely, Happ and Springer would split time between center field and DH.

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