It looks like Kris Bryant's call-up was just the start of prospect mania on the North Side. The Chicago Cubs, eyeing a run in the NL Central, are calling up their next hotshot prospect, 21-year-old infielder Addison Russell.
The news was first reported by CBS Sports' Jon Heyman and confirmed by our Jeff Passan, who notes the Cubs (7-5 after winning Monday night) will initially move Russell out of his natural position to better fit their needs:
Top prospect Addison Russell was indeed called up by the Cubs, as @JonHeymanCBS reported.