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Cubs SS Addison Russell's wife files for divorce, will not talk to MLB about abuse allegations

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CHICAGO, IL - MAY 21: Chicago Cubs Shortstop Addison Russell (27) warms up before a MLB game between the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers on May 21, 2017 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL. The Cubs defeated the Brewers 13-6. (Photo by Nick Wosika/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 21: Chicago Cubs Shortstop Addison Russell (27) warms up before a MLB game between the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers on May 21, 2017 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL. The Cubs defeated the Brewers 13-6. (Photo by Nick Wosika/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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CHICAGO -- Addison Russell's wife has filed for divorce nearly two weeks after the Chicago Cubs shortstop was accused of hitting her.

Melisa Reidy-Russell filed the divorce petition in Cook County last week, according to a filing provided by her attorney, Thomas T. Field, on Wednesday. She is seeking full custody of the couple's young son along with child and other support.

Earlier this month, Reidy-Russell posted a photo on her Instagram account with a caption suggesting her husband had been unfaithful to her. In another post, a user -- described by Melisa as a close friend -- made the accusation that Russell had "hit" his wife.

Russell has denied the allegation. A statement released by Field's communications firm said Reidy-Russell "has declined the invitation from Major League Baseball to be interviewed relative to social media postings and allegations of domestic violence."