CHICAGO -- All-Star outfielder Ian Happ appears poised to enter the season with an expiring contract after he and the Chicago Cubs were unable to agree on a new deal.
Happ said Wednesday he had "nothing really to report" and "no real comment on it." He said he is not breaking off talks, but added: "That also doesn't mean anything."
Happ is eligible for free agency after the upcoming season. Chicago hosts the Milwaukee Brewers on opening day on Thursday.
The Cubs did lock in one key player, finalizing a $35 million, three-year contract with infielder Nico Hoerner on Wednesday.