Addison Russell returns to Cubs: 'He doesn't deserve to be met with an unconditionally warm...

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Theo Epstein said the organization's initial plan was to add Russell to the big-league roster next Tuesday in Cincinnati - the first game after the Cubs' current 10-game homestand - but with Ben Zobrist on a leave of absence and Daniel Descalso still nursing an ankle injury, the Cubs needed some infield depth. Russell was promoted Wednesday afternoon and immediately inserted into the Cubs lineup, batting eighth and playing second base (Javy Baez remained at his shortstop post).

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