PT TOMORROW: NL Central—Can Ian Happ make the most of his return?

Chicago Cubs

At long last, Ian Happ (2B/OF, CHC) was recalled from Triple-A Iowa after showing progress in his last month on the farm. Across 91 plate appearances from July 1 to July 24, Happ hit .324/.451/.608 with an impressive 0.89 Eye. Not only did that earn him a promotion back to Chicago, but it should also serve as a reminder of his upside to fantasy managers. That was also on display during the 2017 and 2018 seasons, when he posted 167 and 141 PX marks, respectively.

However, questions remain regarding his status with the club, a topic recently covered in PT Today. While second base has been in flux for much of the season, Robel García (2B, CHC) has emerged as an all-or-nothing spark plug for the team, both at the plate and in...

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