DETROIT -- Cubs shortstop Addison Russell has a football mentality and said he tried to play through some aches and pains. However, he reached a point where he needed some time to heal and was placed on the 10-day disabled list on Wednesday.
Officially, Russell is sidelined because of a sprained left middle finger, but he was scratched from Tuesday's game against the Tigers because of right shoulder inflammation. With Russell on the DL, the Cubs had an open roster spot for newly acquired infielder Daniel Murphy, who started at second base on Wednesday night at Comerica Park.