Chicago Cubs add Wada, Baez, DFA Russell

The Chicago Cubs have added infield prospect Javier Baez and three others from Triple-A Iowa before Tuesday night's game against the Cincinnati Reds.

With rosters expanding, Chicago recalled pitcher Tsuyoshi Wada and selected the contracts of outfielder Quintin Berry and reliever Trevor Cahill from Iowa. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Cubs designated relievers James Russell and Rafael Soriano for assignment.

Catcher David Ross was activated off the family medical emergency list.

Outfielder Austin Jackson, acquired Monday from Seattle, was added to the active roster.

Baez, 22, is one of Chicago's top prospects but struggled during a brief stint in the major leagues last year. In 52 games, Baez hit nine home runs but struck out 95 times and batted.169.

This season at Iowa before being recalled, Baez hit .324 with 13 home runs in 70 games. He's in the lineup, batting seventh and playing second base.

Wada, 34, has spent parts of the last two seasons with the Cubs, going 5-5 with a 3.40 ERA.

Cahill, 27, has also pitched for Oakland, Arizona and Atlanta. Signed to a minor-league deal by Chicago on Aug. 18, Cahill appeared in five games without allowing a run at Iowa.

Berry, 30, has played for Detroit, Boston and Baltimore before being signed by the Cubs on Aug. 24. He appeared in five games at Iowa, going 2 for 14.

Russell was 0-2 with a 5.29 ERA in 49 appearances, while Soriano went 2-0 with a 6.35 ERA in six games.