Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell, amid domestic violence allegations, has been suspended 40 games by Major League Baseball, it was announced Wednesday.
Russell has denied the allegations. He was placed on administrative leave Sept. 21, after his ex-wife, Melisa Reidy, reiterated claims of domestic abuse.
Russell was not on the wild-card roster as the Cubs were eliminated by the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night.
MLB had started an investigation last year after allegations first became public.
Reidy had posted a photo on her Instagram account with a caption suggesting her husband of about 18 months had been unfaithful to her.