Bauer's administrative leave was officially extended through the end of the postseason as expected Friday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bauer hasn't pitched since June while the league investigates sexual assault allegations against him. His leave has been extended multiple times in week-long increments, but the league and union acknowledged that the investigation would last through the end of the season and elected to simplify things by extending it through the end of the year.