PITTSBURGH — Addison Russell will be the latest Cubs prospect to come off the assembly line.
The Cubs are promoting Russell from Triple-A Iowa, two sources confirmed after a 5-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night at PNC Park. It’s an aggressive move that reflects the growing confidence within the clubhouse and inside the organization.
“We’re just playing the game with a lot of verve right now,” manager Joe Maddon said. “I really enjoy watching us play.”