Bote is starting at third base and batting seventh in Sunday's game against the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Bote will be getting his first start of the weekend series, though he did make a pinch-hitting appearance in Saturday's game. The 26-year-old is slashing .254/.343/.418 through 122 at-bats so far this season.

Bote is out of the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Nationals.

EDGE Analysis

Bote heads to the bench for the third time in the last four games as he is batting .191 with a 31.5-percent strikeout rate since the start of May. Kris Bryant notches another start at third base.

Bote went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Nationals.

EDGE Analysis

He took Stephen Strasburg deep in the sixth inning, the only really hard-hit ball the Nats starter surrendered all night. Bote is slashing .241/.328/.411 through 38 games with four homers and 17 RBI, and his defensive versatility continues to earn him regular work on the Cubs' infield.

Bote is out of the lineup for Friday's game at Washington.

EDGE Analysis

Bote finds himself on the bench for the second straight game as he's hitting .147 with zero extra-base hits in his last nine games. Kris Bryant starts at third base while Albert Almora grabs the start in center field, pushing Jason Heyward to right field.

Bote is not in the lineup Thursday against the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Bote is hitting just .182 through 12 games this month, so he'll head to the bench for Thursday's series finale as he looks to clear his head. In his place, Kris Bryant is covering third base, with Albert Almora getting a start in the outfield as a result.

Bote went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

Bote had been seeing the ball well earlier this month, but he's now 0-for-15 over his past four games. With Addison Russell recently rejoining the mix, there's more competition for infield playing time in Chicago, but Bote should continue to get starts at third base as long as the Cubs use Kris Bryant in right field.

Bote went 2-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Saturday's 6-5 win over the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Bote continues to produce when given opportunities, as he now has a solid .278/.373/.486 slash line through 72 at-bats this season. The Cubs have a juggling act to do to get all their hitters ample playing time, but Bote should continue to see the field often as long as he keeps hitting like this.

Bote is starting at third base and batting fifth in Saturday's game against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Bote had started five straight games before getting the day off Friday, but he'll slot back into the lineup with Kris Bryant moving to right field. The 26-year-old is slashing .261/.354/.478 with three home runs and 14 RBI though 69 at-bats this season.

Bote will be on the bench Friday against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Bote has been moving into a more regular role, starting five straight games prior to Friday's contest. He went just 4-for-22 at the plate over that stretch, but he did hit two homers. Kris Bryant moves back in to third base after spending the previous five games in the outfield or as a designated hitter.

Bote went 2-for-4 with two home runs and five RBI in Saturday's 9-1 win over the Diamondbacks.

EDGE Analysis

Bote blasted a three-run home run in the third inning, then added a two-run shot in the fifth that extended the Cubs' lead to 7-0. The 26-year-old doesn't play every day, but he's been productive when he's in the lineup, as Bote is now batting .296 with a .953 OPS.