Cubs option Addison Russell to Triple-A

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On Wednesday, the Cubs announced that infielder Addison Russell has been optioned to Triple-A Iowa to make room for catcher Willson Contreras, who was activated from the 10-day injured list. Contreras, 27, missed the minimum 10 days due to a strain of the arch muscle in his right foot. Russell, 25, has had a subpar year, batting .247/.329/.404 with six home runs and 16 RBI in 168 PA.

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