On Friday, Addison Russell spoke to the media about his domestic abuse case for the first time since MLB placed him on administrative leave and suspended him 40 games in October.
Russell opened by saying he is undergoing league-mandated treatment and voluntary counseling. He then talked about how his ex-wife, Melisa Reidy, is the person who has been affected by this the most.
“The person that has been inflicted the most in this process is Melisa and what I want to say to everyone here today and also to her is that I want to own those actions and I am sorry for the hurt that I have caused Melisa and the pain that I put her through,” Russell said.