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Cubs just opened the door for the Reds to sign Ian Happ in free agency

The Cincinnati Reds should be viewed as a long shot to sign Ian Happ in free agency, but the Chicago Cubs just made it a little easier.

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 9:59 PM
Cubs just opened the door for the Reds to sign Ian Happ in free agency
Key Things to Know
  • The Chicago Cubs did not extend a qualifying offer to free agent Ian Happ.
  • Without a qualifying offer attached, the Cincinnati Reds would not have to forfeit a draft pick to sign Happ.
  • Ian Happ previously played college baseball for the Cincinnati Bearcats.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Chicago Cubs opted not to extend a $23.1 million qualifying offer to free-agent outfielder Ian Happ, leaving him eligible to sign as an unrestricted free agent without draft-pick compensation attached. Blog Red Machine suggests this decision clears a major financial and logistical hurdle for the Cincinnati Reds should they choose to pursue Happ in the open market.

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