Addison Russell

Addison Russell absent from Cubs' Thursday lineup

Chicago Cubs infielder Addison Russell is not starting in Thursday afternoon's series finale versus the Atlanta Braves.

What It Means:

Russell is being replaced at second base by Daniel Descalso on Thursday afternoon. He went 2-for-3 with a walk drawn and a strikeout on Wednesday.

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