Reports: Former Cubs SS Addison Russell signing with KBO team

Russell, who served a 40-game suspension for domestic violence, will sign a one-year, $530,000 contract with the Kiwoom Heroes of the KBO, according to reports.

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Addison Russell will play the rest of the KBO season.

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Former Cubs shortstop Addison Russell will sign a one-year contract with the Kiwoom Heroes of the KBO, according to ESPN. The Cubs non-tendered Russell last year after he served a 40-game suspension for domestic violence. He is expected to arrive in South Korea soon. According to the Yonhap News Agency, Russell’s deal is for $530,000.

In five seasons with the Cubs, Russell had a slash line of .242/.312/.392 with 60 home runs and 253 RBI. He made the National League All-Star team in 2016, when he posted career highs of 21 homers and 95 RBI. That postseason, he homered twice in the NL Championship Series against the Dodgers to help revive the Cubs’ offense, and he hit a grand slam in Game 6 of the World Series against the Indians.

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