Bote went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Guardians, giving him four long balls this spring.

EDGE Analysis

Bote has exploded for four home runs in 16 games this spring, which is as many as he hit back in 2022 across 41 games for the Cubs. The veteran utility player spent all of last season in the minors, and despite the strong spring, he'll likely serve as organizational depth again in 2024 with Chicago adding more infield depth in recent years.

Bote went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Thursday's Cactus League game against the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

Bote now has two home runs, four RBI and a 1.317 OPS across six Cactus League games. The veteran utility man spent last season with Triple-A Iowa, where he clubbed 14 long balls and posted an .811 OPS across 99 games. With the Cubs adding depth to the infield in recent years, Bote seems to be on the outside looking in, though he does give the team an experienced depth option.

Bote was reassigned Thursday to the minor-league side of Cubs camp, Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bote is another casualty from the Cubs' offseason spending spree and will have to battle his way back into a role at the MLB level. It might take multiple injuries on the infield depth chart for him to reemerge with regular at-bats.

Bote went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run in Saturday's Cactus League game against the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

Bote got his spring training schedule off to a strong start with the long ball. The veteran utility player may not be in the Cubs' plans this year as he's no longer on the 40-man roster. The additions of Dansby Swanson, Cody Bellinger, Eric Hosmer and Trey Mancini in the offseason have crowded the picture. Bote would likely need injuries ahead of him to see any meaningful playing time this season.

Bote cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bote saw limited action for Chicago in 2022 and won't remain on the 40-man roster through the offseason. He played in 41 games and had a .259/.315/.431 slash line with four home runs and 12 RBI in 127 plate appearances.

Bote went 2-for-4 with a walk, a home run, two runs scored and five RBI in Wednesday's 15-2 win over the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Bote hit a three-run home run in the fourth inning as part of a Chicago romp in the season finale. The veteran finished the year with four long balls and a .746 OPS across 41 games. Bote didn't debut until late June due to offseason shoulder surgery, then missed additional time with shoulder soreness and also spent about a month at Triple-A Iowa. He still has some real-life value due to his defensive versatility, though the 29-year-old isn't really on the fantasy map heading into 2023.

Bote is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

Bote is on the bench for the third game in a row and looks like he'll be on the outside looking in for a spot in the Cubs' regular lineup now that Willson Contreras and Seiya Suzuki have returned from the 10-day injured list and restricted list, respectively. The 29-year-old is slashing .245/.283/.408 over 16 games in September.

Bote went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Thursday's win over the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

Bote was making his fifth straight start, and he's batting .333 during this stretch with a home run, two runs scored and three RBI. With Nico Hoerner (triceps) and Nick Madrigal (groin) both sidelined, Bote should continue to see regular playing time, and he's a decent fantasy option if he can stay hot at the plate.

Bote will start at third base and bat second in Wednesday's game against the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

After going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI in Tuesday's 2-1 win, Bote will be rewarded Wednesday with his fourth start in a row. So long as Nico Hoerner (triceps) and Nick Madrigal (groin) are sidelined with injuries, Bote should have a fairly clear path to regular run in the Chicago infield.

Bote will start at third base and bat sixth in Monday's game against the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

Bote has benefited of late from Nick Madrigal (groin) landing on the injured list and from Nico Hoerner having not played over the past week due to a triceps injury. With Christopher Morel filling in at shortstop for Hoerner, Bote will pick up his fifth start in six games after going 5-for-15 with a solo home run and a double across the prior four contests.