Impact The early returns haven't been impressive for Russell, but the 24-year-old right-hander is likely just happy to be back on the mound again after taking a two-year hiatus from baseball and then undergoing Tommy John surgery in March 2020. The 2015 first-round pick will likely need to sharpen his command and control at the rookie level before the Royals assign him to a full-season affiliate.
JULY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE