Cubs activate Murphy, put Russell (finger) on DL

The Chicago Cubs activated newly acquired Daniel Murphy, who will start at second base and bat leadoff in Wednesday's game at the Detroit Tigers.

To make room on the roster, the Cubs placed shortstop Addison Russell on the 10-day disabled list, retroactive to Monday, with a left middle finger sprain. Javier Baez, who typically starts at second, will move over to short against Detroit.

Murphy was acquired from the Washington Nationals through a waiver deal on Tuesday, in exchange for infield prospect Andrew Monasterio and a player to be named later or cash considerations.

Murphy, 33, is hitting .300 with six home runs and 29 RBIs in 56 games this season, missing a chunk to start the season while recovering from offseason knee surgery. He has hit .324 this month and .347 in July after posting a .200 average in 15 June games following his activation from the DL.

He has played first and second base this season, where Anthony Rizzo and Baez, respectively, are entrenched in Chicago.

Russell, 24, has also been battling right shoulder inflammation and a leg injury. He is hitting .259 this season with five homers and 37 RBIs in 112 games.

--Field Level Media

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