Injuries are never good for a team. But in the case of the Chicago Cubs, they often present opportunities for those who might not have them. Ian Happ is the one who will benefit this time as the Cubs called up their No. 2 prospect ahead of today’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals.
With Kris Bryant out with a stomach bug, Jon Jay and Ben Zobrist dealing with back issues– and Addison Russell limited with his shoulder–the Cubs (18-17) needed reinforcements. The infield now looks completely different as it’s Javier Baez, Tommy La Stella, Jeimer Candelario and Anthony Rizzo in the lineup today.