PT TOMORROW: NL Central —Happ’s Impact in CHC
May 26 2017
Since his debut on May 13, rookie Ian Happ (OF, CHC) has been on a tear and, for now at least, earned a regular spot in the Cubs lineup. Happ has started in all three outfield positions, though he hasn’t seen a start in RF since the Jason Heyward’s (OF, CHC) return from the DL on May 21.
Heyward’s absence initially seemed like an opportunity for Albert Almora (OF, CHC) and Jon Jay (OF, CHC), but Happ’s call-up and hot start (he has a 1.047 OPS in 34 AB through May 24) has further crowded the playing time picture in Chicago’s outfield. Kyle Schwarber (OF, CHC) is on the strong-side platoon in LF and Heyward is entrenched in RF thanks to his excellent defense and an improved batting line relative to 2016, leaving CF open for...
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