CHICAGO: Chicago Cubs utilityman Ben Zobrist Ben and his wife, Julianna Zobrist, have each filed for divorce in separate states, according to court records.

Ben filed for legal separation Monday in Williamson County, Tenn while Julianna, Christian singer, inspirational speaker and author of several books filed in Cook County, Ill.

Ben Zobrist, 37, has been on leave from the Cubs for a week what the team said was a “family matter.’’

Ben Zobrist’s filing contends that his wife “has been guilty of inappropriate marital conduct which renders further cohabitation impossible,” tennessean.com reported, though the article did not elaborate. “Husband is unsure if the marriage can be salvaged,” the filing says.

In her filing, Julianna Zobrist, 34, did not provide a reason for seeking the divorce. For the Tribune, she hired Berger Schatz attorney Karen Krehbiel, who represented Chicago billionaire hedge fund CEO Kenneth Griffin in his 2014 divorce.

The Zobrists, both children of preachers, were married on December 17, 2005, in Iowa City, Iowa, her hometown. They have three children, Zion, Kruse and Blaise. (Agencies)