On Sunday, the Chicago Cubs will start Ian Happ over Kris Bryant. Joe Maddon has said that he wants to give his starters a rest here and there, and ‘getaway’ day is the perfect time to do so. ‘Bryant is out hottest hitter’ is not the reason you need. Maddon knows he needs a break so that Happ will get the start for him. The question is will he be able to stay as hot as he’s been over the last few games.
In his last four games, he’s batting 6-for-13 (.