Bote went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in Tuesday's victory over the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

The Cubs' utility infielder provided a big insurance run against the Mets with a solo home run to increase the lead to four and help secure the victory. The homer was Bote's second of the campaign and comes as his playing time is threatened with Patrick Wisdom healthy again. Bote has hits in each of his last three starts, and with the Cubs out of playoff contention, manager David Ross may ride the hot hand with Bote to close out the season.

Bote is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

Bote started each of the past four games at third base, but after going 2-for-12 with seven strikeouts in those contests, he'll head to the bench Monday. With Patrick Wisdom back from the injured list and starting at third base in the series opener in New York, Bote may have to settle for a part-time role moving forward.

The Cubs recalled Bote from Triple-A Iowa on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Bote will rejoin the Cubs as a September call-up after a month-long stint at Triple-A, where he slashed .224/.291/.368 across 20 games. Though Bote is still under contract through 2024, the Cubs seemingly don't view him as a key piece of their rebuilding effort and likely won't ask him to play on an everyday basis as he rejoins the big club. Instead, the 29-year-old is expected to serve as a utility infielder over the final five weeks of the season.

Bote was optioned to Triple-A Iowa ahead of Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader in St. Louis. Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bote started at the keystone and went 1-for-4 in the matinee and will now make his way to the minors. The 29-year-old didn't make his season debut until late June while recovering from a shoulder injury, and he produced a .259/.322/.370 slash line in 59 plate appearances before being demoted.

Bote went 2-for-4 with a run scored in Saturday's loss to the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

This was Bote's first multi-hit effort since July 10 and just his second of the season. The utility man has played in only 19 games this year, as the start of his campaign was delayed due to shoulder surgery and a bout of dizziness. He also missed some time after injuring his shoulder in a collision with teammate Nico Hoerner. Bote is still batting a solid .271 through 48 at-bats, and he'll look to finish 2022 healthy and playing well.

Bote is starting at second base and batting eighth in Sunday's game against the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

Bote will start at second for the second straight contest and he's been good at the plate lately, as he's riding a five-game hitting streak. During that time, the versatile 29-year-old has gone 6-for-12 with a home run, three RBI and three runs scored. If Bote keeps seeing regular playing time, he could be in line for a solid second half of the season.

Bote went 2-for-2 with a home run, a double, a stolen base, three RBI, a walk and a hit-by-pitch in Sunday's 11-9 loss to the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

Bote did seemingly a little bit of everything Sunday, which included a three-run homer in the third inning. He got on base in all four of his plate appearances, with this counting as his first multi-hit game of the year. The 29-year-old has hit .280 with a homer, three RBI, six runs scored, a steal and two doubles in 11 contests since making his season debut June 24. Bote should continue to contend for playing time at first base and second base.

Bote is not in Saturday's lineup against the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

Bote is forced to the bench with Willson Contreras (hamstring) returning to the lineup as the designated hitter while P.J. Higgins will start at first base. Bote will be out of the lineup for the third time in Chicago's last six games.

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

EDGE Analysis

Bote missed three straight games over the weekend while tending to a shoulder injury, but he was back in the starting nine for the first two contests of the series in Milwaukee, going 0-for-6 with four strikeouts. Until Nick Madrigal (groin) returns from the injured list, Bote could serve as the Cubs' primary second baseman, but he'll cede the starting gig to Andrelton Simmons for the day game after a night game.

Bote (shoulder) is in the lineup for Monday's game against the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Bote sat for a couple days after injuring his shoulder last Thursday, but he pinch hit in Sunday's game and will occupy a starting spot one day later. Bote will man first base and hit ninth in Chicago's batting order.