The Chicago Cubs placed shortstop Addison Russell on the disabled list, opening a roster spot for newly acquired Daniel Murphy, who will start at second base and bat leadoff against the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night.
Russell, who missed Tuesday's game, was put on the 10-day DL with a left middle finger sprain, retroactive to Monday. He also had been dealing with right shoulder inflammation and a leg injury.
Javier Baez, who had been serving at the team's primary second baseman this season, will move over to shortstop against the Tigers.