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Cubs Calling Up Addison Russell

This happened much faster than some of us thought.

If you had April 20 (since it's not midnight Central time yet) in the "When's Addison Russell coming up?" pool, you win, says Jon Heyman of CBS Sports:

Top Cubs shortstop prospect Addison Russell is being called up to the majors, sources told CBSSports.com.Russell will join top slugging prospect Kris Bryant, who was called up only Friday and is already making an impact with three RBI Monday night against Pittsburgh.Russell, who will be one of the youngest players in the majors at 21, will add to the stir on the North Side, where the talented young team has begun 7-5.