Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 2, 2024
Cubs injuries: Ian Happ sidelined by hamstring strain, expected back before Opening Day
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Cubs outfielder Ian Happ sustained a hamstring strain this week, according to manager Craig Counsell. File photo.MESA, ARIZ. – Cubs left fielder Ian Happ is sidelined with a mild left hamstring strain, manager Craig Counsell announced Saturday.
“Optimistic for opening day,” Counsell said, “but you're not going to see him in games for a little bit here.”
Happ sustained the injury in the Cubs’ game against the Rockies on Thursday, according to Counsell. He did not give a specific timeline for Happ’s return to games, but the left fielder will have to get more game reps before the end of spring training if he’s going to be ready for Opening Day.