Cubs to option Addison Russell to Triple-A Iowa when 40-game suspension ends
by Mark Gonzales, Chicago Tribune
May 01, 2019
3 minutes
SEATTLE - The Cubs informed shortstop Addison Russell that he will be optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, one day before he is eligible to rejoin the team following his 40-game suspension.
Cubs President Theo Epstein emphasized the team isn't overlooking Russell's rehabilitation as he nears the end of his punishment for violating Major League Baseball's domestic abuse policy.
"The decision to option him is clearly a baseball decision," Epstein said Tuesday
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