Addison Russell, a former Cubs middle infielder, is set to appear at the Cubs Convention this weekend, despite his controversial past. In 2018, Russell served a 40-game suspension for violating MLB's domestic abuse policy, following allegations of physical and emotional abuse made by his ex-wife, Melisa Reidy-Russell. The Cubs organization has a history of addressing abuse, and they publicly acknowledged Russell's accountability and rehabilitation efforts in 2019. However, the team cut ties with him in December 2019, declining to offer him a contract for the 2020 season. Russell's career took an interesting turn as he continued playing in South Korea and Mexico after his release from the Cubs. The Cubs Convention, which celebrates the 2016 World Series champions, raises questions about the organization's stance on controversial players and the potential impact on public perception.
