Bote is among seven infielders in the Cubs' player pool working out at Wrigley Field for summer camp.

EDGE Analysis

Jason Kipnis and Nico Hoerner seem to have the inside track on playing time at second base and could end up platooning, though Bote can fill in at both second and third. The 27-year-old appeared in 127 games for the Cubs last year, so despite not having a regular starting role, he was still able to find plenty of playing time. Bote turned in a .257/.362/.422 slash line, 11 home runs and 41 RBI in in 2019.

Bote finished Cactus League play with a .333/.448/.375 slash line across 10 games.

EDGE Analysis

Bote had a strong 2019 spring training as well and he parlayed it into an increased role with the Cubs, as he played 127 regular-season games versus 74 a year earlier. The 27-year-old should work in a utility role again when the 2020 regular season is able to begin, and his versatility will be a valuable asset for Chicago as they navigate what figures to be a compacted schedule.

Bote is one of several players competing for the primary second base job over the final weeks of spring training, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Chicago manager David Ross said Bote, Jason Kipnis and Nico Hoerner are all in the mix to seize regular playing time. The most likely scenario is that the Cubs utilize a platoon at second, with Bote also working as a reserve at third base. The 26-year-old flashed some potential last year with 11 home runs and a .784 OPS in 127 games, but his lack of a true everyday role limits his 2020 ceiling.

Bote would likely take over at shortstop for the Cubs if Addison Russell (head) is forced to miss time, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Regular shortstop Javier Baez was diagnosed with a fractured thumb on Saturday, and then on Sunday, Russell left the game after taking a pitch to the helmet. The latter is being evaluated for a concussion, and Bote is the likely candidate to play at shortstop if both Baez and Russell are sidelined. The Cubs' next game is Monday in San Diego.

Bote went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and another run scored in Thursday's win over the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

In his return to the big leagues, Bote launched a solo home run off Jake Faria in the ninth inning. The long ball was his first since July 26 and his 11th of the season. Bote was recalled ahead of Thursday's game after spending less than a week in the minors. Across 274 at-bats, he's hitting .266/.362/.449.

Bote was recalled from Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Craig Kimbrel (elbow) was sent to the injured list in a corresponding move, allowing Bote to rejoin the Cubs after spending less than a week in the minors. The 26-year-old is slashing .262/.359/.435 with 10 home runs and four stolen bases in 108 games with the Cubs this season and will likely fill a utility infield role down the stretch.

Bote was optioned to Triple-A Iowa after Saturday's game against the Brewers, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bote returned to the majors last weekend and went 2-for-3 with a double, two runs scored and two walks in his two appearances, but he'll head back to Triple-A as Ben Zobrist (personal) rejoins the Cubs. Bote should return to the big-league club after spending the minimum 10 days in the minors.

Bote was recalled from Triple-A Iowa Sunday, Bruce Miles of the Chicago Daily Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Cubs put pitcher Derek Holland (wrist) on the 10-day injured list Sunday and recalled Bote to fill the roster spot. The 26-year-old infielder is slashing .257/.352/.429 in 268 MLB at-bats this season and will serve in a utility role for however long he sticks in the majors.

Bote was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Monday, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bote is 5-for-10 with an RBI and three walks over his last 10 contests, but he'll head back down to the minors following Monday's roster move. Steve Cishek (hip) is expected to return from the 10-day injured list and take Bote's place on the 25-man roster for Tuesday's matchup with San Francisco.

Bote is not in the lineup Thursday against the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Bote finds himself on the bench for the third time in four games as Ian Happ, who went 2-for-4 with a grand slam Wednesday, picks up another start at the keystone in his place. The 26-year-old Bote is hitting just .238 with a 28 percent strikeout rate since the All-Star break and could continue to lose out on at-bats to the hot-hitting Happ (.320/.452/.600 in 12 games since his promotion).