Bote is out of the lineup Friday against the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Bote will head to the bench Friday after starting the past seven games. He's 4-for-27 overall during that stretch, though he has hits in each of the past three contests. Serio Alcantara will cover the keystone while Andrew Romine starts at shortstop.

Bote will start at second base and bat second Sunday against the Nationals.

EDGE Analysis

Bote has been one of the beneficiaries of the Cubs shipping off Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant, Javier Baez and Jake Marisnick ahead of Friday's trade deadline, along with Nico Hoerner's (oblique) recent move to the injured list. The 28-year-old will pick up his fourth straight start Sunday, with three of those assignments coming at second base.

Bote (shoulder) went 1-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run in Sunday's win over the Diamondbacks.

EDGE Analysis

Playing in his first game since dislocating his shoulder on May 29, Bote wasted no time making an impact. He connected for his sixth home run of the season in the fourth inning against Arizona starter Caleb Smith. The Cubs are expected to be busy leading up to Friday's trade deadline, and Bote could end up with more playing time depending on who gets dealt. For now, he'll stick in a utility infielder role, which caps his fantasy value.

Bote (shoulder) was activated from the 10-day injured list and will start at third base and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.

EDGE Analysis

Bote has been out since late May with a dislocated left shoulder. The team announced in a corresponding move that Trevor Megill will be optioned to Triple-A Iowa to make room on the roster. Bote should return to his usual utility role moving forward, primarily playing at second and third. His fantasy value will be capped unless the Cubs trade some regulars and more consistent playing time becomes available.

Bote (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 28-year-old hit .201 with five home runs and 23 RBI before separating his left shoulder May 29. Considering the length of his absence, Bote figures to require at least a few games of rehab, so an activation the week following the All-Star break is likely the best-case scenario.

Bote (shoulder) could start a rehab assignment as soon as early next week, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bote has been on the IL since May 30 with a dislocated left shoulder. He's progressed well and is on the brink of going on a rehab stint. The infielder will likely need to get multiple games under his belt in the minors, but a return to the Cubs within the next week remains a possibility.

Bote was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a dislocated left shoulder.

EDGE Analysis

The 28-year-old was diagnosed with a separated shoulder after suffering the injury on a slide during the fourth inning Saturday, but an MRI apparently revealed it's a dislocation. Bote doesn't have an official timeline for his return but could face a lengthy absence. Sergio Alcantara had his contract selected from Triple-A Iowa for infield depth, while Eric Sogard starts at second base Sunday.

Bote will get an MRI on his separated left shoulder Sunday, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.come reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bote left Saturday's game after suffering the shoulder injury sliding into second base during the fourth inning. The MRI should lead to a conclusive decision regarding Bote's possible placement on the injured list.

Bote was diagnosed with a separated left shoulder after leaving Saturday's game against the Reds, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bote was in considerable pain after sliding into second base in the bottom of the fourth inning Saturday, and he was immediately removed from the game. He'll be reevaluated in the coming days but will likely require a lengthy stint on the injured list, Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune reports. Eric Sogard should serve as the primary second baseman while Bote and Nico Hoerner (hamstring) are sidelined, and the Cubs could also call up another player to serve in a depth role.

Bote exited Saturday's game against the Reds with an apparent left shoulder injury, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bote looked to be in obvious pain after sliding into second base and had to be helped off the field. Eric Sogard could be in line for increased playing time at the hot corner if Bote is forced to miss an extended period.