Addison Russell has denied an accusation of domestic violence against his wife amid a Major League Baseball investigation.
In a post on Instagram, Russell's wife, Melisa, accused her husband of cheating and implied that the couple was breaking up. A comment on the post from someone Melisa Russell identifies as a close friend accused the player of physically abusing his wife.
Russell hasn't played in the Chicago Cubs' last two games.
"Any allegation I have abused my wife is false and hurtful," he said in a statement issued Thursday afternoon. "For the well-being of my family, I'll have no further comment."