Fansided · 3 days ago
Ian Happ could be a costly distraction from the Reds' real needs
Even before the offseason began, Ian Happ was popular name among Cincinnati Reds fans. The free agent outfielder has haunted the Reds since making his Major League debut with the Chicago Cubs in 2017, and his college tenure at the University of Cincinnati always brings back fond memories. But is Happ really the best fit for the Reds?
Slotting Happ's bat into the Reds lineup behind Elly De La Cruz and Sal Stewart would certainly help to bolster an offense that was among the worst in Major League Baseball last season. But Happ isn't going to come cheap, and the Reds have far too many holes on the roster to sink so much money into one player.