Part of the ongoing changes to Wrigley Field may include expanded safety netting to protect fans from what seems to be a growing number of injuries from foul balls and Addison Russell’s bats. Okay, Russell hasn’t been singled out — that I’m aware of — but it sure did seem as though the rookie shortstop tossed more than his fair share of lumber into the stands.
According to Julian Green, Cubs VP of Communications, the team will work to meet new MLB standards expected to be in place for the coming season:
As the Commissioner stated last week, Major League Baseball is close to new recommendations for safety netting at its stadiums and ballparks for the 2016 season.