NEW YORK -- The Cubs added speedy outfielder Quintin Berry to their roster for the National League Championship Series in advance of Game 1 Saturday against the Mets (7:30 p.m. ET on TBS).
Berry replaces rookie shortstop Addison Russell, who is sidelined with a moderate strain of his left hamstring after suffering the injury in Game 3 of the NL Division Series. The Cubs did not want Russell to risk re-aggravating his leg if he tried to hurry his rehab in time for the NLCS. Javier Baez, who was on the NL Wild Card and NLDS rosters, will start at shortstop in place of Russell.