The Blue Jays may be looking to pursue Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ (8). Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Blue Jays interested in Cubs' All-Star Ian Happ

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated 8/2/22

The Toronto Blue Jays saw a pair of their division-rivals in the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees make big trades on Monday. Now as Tuesday's trade deadline is less than eight hours away, the Blue Jays may be looking to join the mix.

#BlueJays have interest in Ian Happ, whose ability to play center field is valuable in light of George Springer's recent injury. @MLBNetwork @Sportsnet
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) August 2, 2022

Sources believe #Cubs could pair a hitter (Contreras or Happ) with a reliever (Robertson or Givens) to maximize the prospect return.

Toronto is interested in Happ plus a bullpen arm.

The Mets, linked to Contreras for weeks, also are looking for a reliever.@MLBNetwork @MLB
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) August 2, 2022

The Yankees -- who are seemingly running away with the AL East title with a current 12-game lead at 70-34 -- acquired one of the most-coveted starting pitchers on the market Monday in former Oakland Athletics ace Frankie Montas. The Red Sox meanwhile, shipped off starting catcher Christian Vazquez to the Astros and landed outfielder Tommy Pham from the Cincinnati Reds in separate deals.

Catcher Willson Contreras and outfielder Ian Happ -- both All-Stars this season -- have been on the Cubs' trading block for most of the summer.

Happ enters Tuesday with a team-high 100 hits, 25 doubles (career-high) and 156 total bases, while also playing in a team-most 99 games.

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