Bote (shoulder) was placed on the injured list for an unspecified reason Friday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bote exited Thursday's win over Pittsburgh due to an apparent left shoulder injury, but his placement on the IL without a designation signals that he's likely on the COVID-19 IL. It's not yet clear whether he'll return during the final few days of the regular season, but Trent Giambrone will likely be in line for increased playing time while Bote is sidelined.

Bote (shoulder) isn't starting Friday's game against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Bote was removed from Thursday's win over the Pirates with a left shoulder injury, but the specifics of the issue aren't yet clear. He's currently considered day-to-day, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be available off the bench Friday. Trent Giambrone will start at the keystone and bat seventh.

Bote was forced to leave Thursday's game against the Pirates with a left shoulder injury, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bote exited the game in the seventh inning with the issue. There are no further details, though manager David Ross said that the team would provide an update once the team arrives in St. Louis for a weekend series that will close out the regular season.

Bote will start at second base and bat seventh Wednesday against the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

Bote has mostly served as a utility man over the past month, but he's poised to finish the season as a near-everyday player after Patrick Wisdom (wrist) was placed on the COVID-19-related injured list Wednesday. With Matt Duffy moving over to Wisdom's usual post at third base, Bote will cover the keystone for the fourth straight contest. He went a collective 3-for-9 with a triple, a walk, an RBI and a run in Chicago's previous three games.

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

EDGE Analysis

Bote is out of the lineup for the third consecutive game, though he did earn two at-bats as a pinch hitter Friday. As has been the case recently, Matt Duffy draws the start at second base and will hit seventh.

Bote is not starting Friday against Milwaukee.

EDGE Analysis

Bote has just two hits in his last 25 at-bats, and he's now absent from the starting nine for the second game in a row. Matt Duffy will start at the keystone and bat seventh Friday.

Bote isn't starting Thursday's game against the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

Bote will get a chance to reset after he went 0-for-8 with a pair of strikeouts across the last two games. Matt Duffy will start at the keystone and bat seventh.

Bote went 1-for-4 with a double, an RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's loss to the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

It was good to see some production from Bote, as he hadn't collected an RBI or scored a run since Aug. 25. The infielder has been struggling all season with just a .594 OPS, but he should continue to see plenty of playing time the rest of the way because the rebuilding Cubs don't have a ton of established options.

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

EDGE Analysis

He is 0-for-9 with two strikeouts and one walk since being activated from the injured list Sept. 6. Matt Duffy will start at second base and bat seventh. It's possible that Bote will become more of a part-time player down the stretch.

Bote (ankle) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Monday, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bote participated in on-field work ahead of Monday's matchup against the Reds, and he'll be available off the bench following a minimal stay on the injured list. Matt Duffy will start at the keystone and bat seventh Monday, but Bote will likely reclaim his role as the primary second baseman now that he's back to full health.