After leaving game 3 of the National League Divisional Series against the St. Louis Cardinals with a hamstring injury, Chicago Cubs’ shortstop Addison Russell’s status for Game 4 is uncertain.
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Molina missed the last part of the regular season due to a strained ligament in his thumb. The seven-time All-Star is 1 for 8 with two strikeouts in the series.
Chicago leads 2-1 in the best-of-series.
Tony Cruz will catch for the Cardinals.
“So went in with the idea that he was penciled in and it was wait and see this morning”, Matheny said. TBS is reporting that Russell is being treated for tightness in his right hamstring. Javier Baez is starting at shortstop in Game 4 on Tuesday. It is unclear if Russell would be available to pinch hit or take the field as a defensive replacement.
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“I would think that if he had to come out of the game, I’d be hard-pressed to believe he would be ready for (Thursday)”, Maddon said Tuesday.
