Bote will be the Cubs' regular second baseman following the demotion of Nico Hoerner on Saturday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Both players have posted an OPS north of 1.000 this spring, so manager David Ross had a tough decision at the keystone, but he opted for the more experienced Bote. The 23-year-old Hoerner should play every day at Triple-A Iowa and could certainly factor into the Cubs' plans at some point this season. However, Bote will at least start the year getting his first crack at a regular role in the majors. The 27-year-old served as a valuable utility player in Chicago the past few seasons, but with more playing time likely coming his way in 2021, his fantasy outlook has improved.

Bote went 2-for-3 with two doubles, an RBI and a run scored in Monday's Cactus League game against the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Bote got off to a bit of a slow start this spring, so Monday's performance was a welcome sight. The infielder is now slashing .261/.346/.478 through 10 Cactus League games as he competes with Nico Hoerner for the starting job at second base.

Bote is slashing just .188/.316/.375 through seven Cactus League games.

EDGE Analysis

Bote is off to a slow start this spring, while his primary competition for the job at second base, Nico Hoerner, is slashing a robust .563/.588/.938 through six games of his own. The Cubs haven't tipped their hand yet at the keystone, but even if Bote doesn't secure the role, he has the versatility to play across the infield and should still get regular at-bats.

Bote could be the Cubs' primary second baseman this season, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bote has been a solid utility player for the Cubs the past few seasons, but he could have a more regular role in 2021 with Jason Kipnis now in Atlanta and Nico Hoerner struggling last year with a .571 OPS. Bote posted a .711 OPS in 2020, and while he and Hoerner should jockey for time at the keystone into the start of the regular season, the former could take the lead role if he maintains an edge at the plate.

Bote (undisclosed) will start at second base and will bat seventh Sunday against the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Manager David Ross said Friday that Bote recently experienced a flareup of a minor injury he had been nursing, but the issue didn't prevent the 27-year-old from coming off the bench to pick up two at-bats in Saturday's 9-5 loss. Now that he's checking back into the lineup for the regular-season finale, Bote's health won't be in any question heading into the postseason.

Manager David Ross said Friday that Bote had a flare-up of a minor injury he's been dealing with, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ross didn't give specifics as to the nature of the injury that Bote is dealing with, but the team called up Patrick Wisdom to serve in a depth role in the infield. With Kris Bryant (oblique) also sidelined, Nico Hoerner and Wisdom could see increased time at third base if Bote misses additional time.

Bote will be the designated hitter and bat eighth in Saturday's game against the Twins.

EDGE Analysis

Bote will slot into the lineup with Victor Caratini remaining on the bench. The former is slashing .204/.314/.417 with six home runs and 25 RBI over 38 games this season.

Bote went 1-for-3 with a solo home run Sunday against the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Bote drew another start at third base with Kris Bryant (wrist) still receiving treatment. He took advantage of the opportunity, slugging a three-run home run off J.P. Feyereisen for his sixth long ball of the campaign. Despite the productive performance, Bote is still hitting .204/.314/.417 across 121 plate appearances to this point in the campaign.

Bote will start at third base and will bat eighth Wednesday against the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

Though Bote will get his third start in four games at the hot corner, he'll likely have to look to other positions in order to find playing time in September. Kris Bryant (wrist) slotted back in at third base in his return from the injured list Tuesday and went 2-for-6, but he'll be getting a breather after playing all 11 innings in the Cubs' 8-7 win.

Bote went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Bote didn't start Game 1, though he came on as a defensive replacement in the final frame. He hit sixth and started at third base in the nightcap, however, and came through with a two-run shot in the fourth inning. Bote leads the Cubs with 19 RBI on the season while slashing .221/.302/.442.