Renowned Reds' killer could take a pay cut to return to Cubs in 2027

Ian Happ is willing to accept less money to re-sign with the Chicago Cubs rather than pursue a larger contract elsewhere. The Cubs outfielder has played his entire career in Chicago and previously signed a team-friendly three-year, $61 million deal in 2023 with a full no-trade clause. Happ has been particularly dominant against the Cincinnati Reds, posting a .939 OPS with 34 home runs and 93 RBIs across 141 games against them, his best numbers against any opponent.

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