Cubs Shortstop Addison Russell Suspended Following Domestic Abuse Allegations
  • 6 years ago

Major League Baseball announced today that Cubs shortstop Addison Russell has been suspended 40 games following the league’s investigation into allegations that he abused his ex-wife, Melisa Reidy-Russell.
The suspension, which is retroactive to Sept. 21, was announced in a statement released by the commissioner’s office:
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