Addison Russell is considering requesting an emergency hearing on his administrative leave

Cubs shortstop Addison Russell is currently on administrative leave issued by the MLB commissioner’s office following allegations from his ex-wife Melisa Reidy detailing the abuse she says she suffered during their marriage. Russell, through the MLB Players Association, released a statement denying these allegations late Friday:

The Major League Baseball Players Association is releasing the following statement on behalf of Addison Russell pic.twitter.com/lQkp8GMdN0

— MLBPA Communications (@MLBPA_News) September 22, 2018 The MLB/MLBPA Collective Bargaining Agreement stipulates that administrative leave is a seven-day period with the possibility of a single extension for a maximum leave of 14…