Russell has been hitting well in Iowa through 26 plate appearances, posting a .923 OPS with a home run and two doubles. He’s also had nine innings at second base, where he’ll continue to get work.

He began 2015 with the Iowa Cubs in the Pacific Coast League. In 39 plate appearances, Russell hit .297 with one home run and seven runs batted in.

In 15 games with Iowa, Russell hit .333 with four home runs and 13 RBIs. The 25-year-old was an All-Star in 2016 when he helped the Cubs win their first World Series since 1908.

Cubs closer Brandon Morrow was transferred Thursday from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL. The move cleared a space on the 40-man roster for shortstop Addison Russell, who was reinstated fr… ...

CHICAGO (AP) — Cubs shortstop Addison Russell is joining Triple-A Iowa to prepare for his return from a 40-game suspension for violating Major League Baseball's domestic violence policy.

The Cubs informed shortstop Addison Russell that he will be optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, one day before he is eligible to rejoin the team following his 40-game suspension.Cubs President ...

Russell, 25, will reach a crossroads as he tries to put his disturbing personal story behind him and reclaim his former role as a Cubs regular. Addison Russell heads to Iowa, his re-emergence with ...