Theo Epstein says the Chicago Cubs will go "day-to-day" and wait to make a determination on suspended shortstop Addison Russell until after he plays his seven rehab games.

The Cubs could keep Russell in the minor leagues by optioning him to Triple-A after his 40-game suspension for violating the league's joint domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse policy is over.

"We're taking this day-to-day," Epstein said. "This is one situation where it is not appropriate to get ahead of the story. Addison has a lot of work to do going forward. There is no finish line here."