Addison Russell’s 40-game suspension ends next week and he will be eligible to play Friday, May 3, when the Cubs host the Cardinals at Wrigley Field.
Earlier this week I asked you where you thought Russell would or should play when he returned. Then Thursday, this news came out:
Joe Maddon said Addison Russell will take reps at second base in preparing for his big league return
— Bruce Levine (@MLBBruceLevine) April 25, 2019
This was a hint that Russell wouldn’t automatically take over his previous position as the starting shortstop, especially with Javier Baez doing so well there.