It looks like the Korean Baseball Organization will be signing another former Major League Baseball star.
Former Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell reportedly is finalizing a deal to play for the Kiwoom Heroes of the KBO, according to ESPN. Russell became a free agent when the Cubs non-tendered him in December.
The 26-year-old was suspended for 40 games near the end of the 2018 season for violating MLB's policies on domestic abuse. Despite the suspension, the Cubs tendered him a contract for 2019, and he sat out 28 games to finish serving his suspension.
While Russell started out his career strong, his OPS fell below .700 in 2018 and 2019 — thus resulting in him being demoted to the minors.
The Heroes currently sit fourth in the KBO with a 24-17 record. Kiwoom currently has a few former MLB players on their roster, including Eric Jokisch, Jake Brigham and Taylor Motter. So, it appears Russell won't feel so out of place with a couple of former MLB players to help him get used to his surroundings in Korea.
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