Cubs Calling Up Prospect Russell
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Chicago Cubs/MLB(CHICAGO, Ill) — Just days after calling up the much-hyped Kris Bryant Friday, the Chicago Cubs will bring 2B/SS Addison Russell to the show.
The Cubs acquired Russell from the Oakland A’s last season before the trade deadline in exchange for pitchers Jeff Samardzija and Jason Hammel.
According to MLB.com, Russell is the fifth-best prospect in baseball. Bryant is second.
The Cubs infield is now manned by four players under 25, with a lot of promise. Bryant and Russell will join shortstop Starlin Castro and first baseman Anthony Rizzo to form the foundation of what Chicago hopes will end a 106-season World Series drought.
To make room on the roster, Arismendy Alcantara will be optioned to Triple-A Iowa.
Russell is expected to make his debut Tuesday night in Pittsburgh against the Pirates.
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