Cubs rookie shortstop Addison Russell didn’t travel with the team to San Francisco on Monday night and stayed in Chicago awaiting the birth of his first son.
ARussell said to be en route after brief leave for birth of son.
— Gordon Wittenmyer (@GDubCub) August 25, 2015
Russell and his fiancé Melisa Reidy had a healthy baby boy Aiden Kai Margallo Russell.
@MelisaReidy is the strongest woman I know! Congrats Mama Bear you'll be a great mom!
— Addison Russell (@Addison_Russell) August 25, 2015
Russell will not be in the lineup against the Giants on Tuesday, and spent the day in Chicago with his new son. There’s no indication when the rookie shortstop will return. Starlin Castro will start as his replacement.
Thank you everyone for the kind words and best wishes! On my way to San Fran #letsgo
— Addison Russell (@Addison_Russell) August 25, 2015
