CHICAGO — Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell will miss the rest of the regular season, including their key weekend series against the St, Louis Cardinals, and remain on administrative leave until Sunday, providing additional time for Major League Baseball to determine whether he will be suspended for violating its domestic abuse policy.

Major League Baseball, which originally placed him on a week’s administrative leave last Friday, informed Russell on Thursday that the leave would extend until Sunday, two officials with direct knowledge of the case confirmed to USA TODAY Sports. They spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were prohibited to talk publicly until MLB reveals its decision.

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Russell, who once again denied allegations by his ex-wife in his testimony this past week with MLB officials, is expected to be suspended through at least the remainder of the postseason. The Cubs clinched a playoff berth on Wednesday night. The Cubs declined comment Thursday until MLB issued its findings.