Braves get INF-OF Bonifacio, LHP Russell from Cubs CHICAGO (AP) — The contending Atlanta Braves bolstered their bench and bullpen on Thursday, acquiring utilityman Emilio Bonifacio and left-hander James Russell in a trade with the Chicago Cubs. The Braves also got cash back from the Cubs in exchange for catching prospect Victor Caratini. In Russell's case, it's another veteran bullpen arm. Russell was in the home bullpen at Wrigley Field when the trade was made.