Chicago Cubs third baseman David Bote was promoted to the major-league roster earlier on Sunday and is in the starting lineup as the Cubs hope to clinch a series victory over the division-rival Cincinnati Reds. In a corresponding move, the Cubs sent down infielder Nick Madrigal to Triple-A Iowa. Bote showcased his home run ability in the minors by launching seven long balls and posting a .546 slugging percentage across 28 games for Iowa. On Sunday afternoon, Bote will cover the hot corner and bat eighth. Madrigal posted a poor .221 average and had some struggles defensively, which resulted in his demotion. Bote is worth monitoring in NL-only formats, as he could carve out a stable role in a Cubs lineup that has been struggling over the past few weeks. Bote will face southpaw Nick Lodolo on Sunday and should be faded in DFS lineups.
Chicago Cubs infielder David Bote pinch-hit and went 1-for-1 with a two-run homer on Sunday. Bote's home run was his third of the Cactus League. The utility man has been off to a hot start this spring, but will need to continue to have a strong showing to break camp as a bench option for the Cubs. Despite his strong power thus far, Bote offers zero for fantasy managers at the moment.
David Bote Gets Non-Roster Invite To Spring Training
Chicago Cubs infielder David Bote has received a non-roster invite to spring training, according to beat writer Meghan Montemurro. Bote was taken off the 40-man roster prior to the 2023 season and spent 2023 at Triple-Iowa, where he slashed .258/.361/.456 over 425 plate appearances. Bote signed a five-year, $15 million contract with the Cubs back in 2020, which includes a pair of club options in 2025 and 2026. The team is paying him $5.5 million this season, but he doesn't seem to fit into their long-term plans. The 30-year-old showed some promise back in 2019 but is a career .231/.318/.393 hitter across 1,019 at-bats, spanning a five-year major-league career.
Chicago Cubs second baseman David Bote (shoulder) left Thursday's game early after colliding with Nico Hoerner in the infield during the fourth inning of the club's 15-7 win. The team labeled the injury as left shoulder soreness, but it is also the same shoulder that he had surgery on in the offseason that subsequently kept him off the MLB roster until last week. Bote was 4-for-14 with four runs through five games before going down on Thursday evening after a disappointing 2021 campaign, where he hit just .199 in 97 games. The 29-year-old will undergo tests in the next 24 hours to determine the severity of the injury, so a trip to the injured list is undoubtedly in play.
Chicago Cubs infielder David Bote (shoulder) is set to resume his rehab assignment at Triple-A Iowa. The 28-year-old has not played at all this season due to injury. He was pulled off his minor league rehab assignment on June 7 due to dizziness. The assumption is that Bote will need a few more weeks before rejoining the big league roster. However, it's unlikely that he'll bring much to the table in terms of fantasy value.
Chicago Cubs second baseman David Bote (shoulder) was removed from Thursday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates due to a left shoulder injury. Trent Giambrone came into the game to replace him in the seventh inning. Bote is scheduled to undergo tests on Friday. The 28-year-old hasn't been very effective offensively this year, slashing just .199/.276/.330 with eight home runs, 35 RBI and 32 runs over 97 games. Giambrone could see an increase in playing time if Bote misses any action this weekend.
Chicago Cubs infielder David Bote (ankle) is close to returning to game action, according to Cubs bench coach Andy Green. Bote landed on the injured list on August 28 after spraining his right ankle. This season hasn't been kind to Bote, as he's slashed just .202/.270/.339 with eight home runs over 78 games. Once he returns, Bote should be left on the waiver wire in every league, but fantasy managers can stream him against left-handers, who he has slugged .464 against this season.
Chicago Cubs infielder David Bote(leg) has been scratched from the lineup on Friday versus the Chicago White Sox. Bote was outside of the batting cages and suffered a lower leg injury. With Bote sidelined, outfielder Ian Happ will be inserted into the lineup and will bat fifth. Happ has been having a rough season at the plate, but he is hitting .319 with four home runs and 10 RBI over his last 15 games. Bote is considered day-to-day for now and more should be known later in the evening. Happ is worth a look in DFS on Friday versus Dallas Keuchel.
Chicago Cubs infielder David Bote went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader versus the Colorado Rockies. Bote took Austin Gomber deep for his eighth home run in the bottom of the second inning to tie the game at the time. The versatile infielder has been getting plenty of playing time in the second half, but hasn't done much with his opportunity. For the season, Bote is hitting .202 with eight home runs and 32 RBI. He can safely be left on the waiver wire in all formats.
Chicago Cubs infielder David Bote went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer is Friday's loss versus the Miami Marlins. Bote went yard off of Jesus Luzardo in the top of the first inning, but that would be the only inning that the Cubs would have a lead. Bote is playing regularly with the Cubs trading away many of theirs stars before the trade deadline, but he hasn't offered much to managers. Bote is now hitting .204 with seven home runs and 31 RBI. The versatile infielder can remain on the waiver wire in most formats at the moment.
