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Indians Add Lefty Reliever James Russell with Non-Roster Invite to Camp

The Indians are adding another arm to camp, as the team is bringing in James Russell, a lefty reliever who comes to the team with a non-roster invite to camp.

Russell is 31 years old, his best season in the Majors was 2012, when with the Cubs he went 7-1 with a 3.25 ERA, throwing 69.1 innings.

In his eight-year MLB career he’s played six seasons with the Cubs, and one each with the Braves and Phillies. Last season he threw in just seven games with Philadelphia, posting an 18.69 ERA.

Matt Loede has been a part of the Cleveland Sports Media for over 21 years, with experience covering Major League Baseball, National Basketball Association, the National Football League and even high school and college events. He has been a part of the Cleveland Indians coverage since the opening of Jacobs/Progressive Field in 1994, and spent two and a half years covering the team for 92.3 The Fan, and covers them daily for Associated Press Radio. You can follow Matt on Twitter HERE.

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