What had been a precautionary approach to keep left fielder Ian Happ out of the Chicago Cubs lineup has now extended into the homestand.

After missing three consecutive games with an oblique issue, Ian Happ will reportedly be removed from the Chicago Cubs' active roster and placed on the injured list.

“He’s always been a hitter,” Cubs manager Craig Counsell said. “He’s been the youngest player on his team, still, for his whole career. And he’s always been one of the better hitters, and that’s impressive.

Chicago Cubs leadoff batter Ian Happ is held out of Saturday's game with an oblique injury, which has caused other players to miss time.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (oblique) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the New York Mets. Happ reportedly felt something in his oblique following his first plate appearance on Friday.