Bleacher Report · Apr 12, 2023
Cubs Rumors: Ian Happ Agree to 3-Year, $61M Contract Extension
Ian Happ and the Chicago Cubs are nearing a contract extension, according to Bleacher Nation's Michael Cerami.
Happ was in the final year of his contract, as he was owed $10.9 million in 2023. Per Cerami, the extension kicks in starting in 2024 and contains no options.
Happ has started this season on a strong note, slashing .314/.467/.514 in 10 appearances.
Drafted No. 9 overall by the Cubs in 2015, Happ made his MLB debut two years later. The Cincinnati alum was named to his first All-Star team last season. He hit .271/.342/.440 with 17 homers and 72 RBI.
Not only that, but he won his first career Gold Glove last season.