Bote was held out of Tuesday's game as a COVID-19 precaution, manager David Ross said, and the infielder has since tested negative, Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bote's absence was originally attributed to an upset stomach, so it's good to hear that it doesn't sound like anything more serious, though the Cubs were understandably cautious. Assuming Bote continues to test negative for COVID-19, he could be back in the lineup as soon as Wednesday, assuming he feels better.

Bote was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the Mets with an upset stomach, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eric Sogard slots into the lineup at second base. Bote should be considered day-to-day.

Bote went 2-for-4 with a double, a three-run home run and four RBI in Saturday's 13-4 win over Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

Bote launched one of the six Chicago home runs, and it was a welcome offensive outburst for the 28-year-old, who came into Saturday with just three hits in 28 at-bats. He'll need to stay locked in at the plate to fend off Eric Sogard for playing time. Nico Hoerner is also waiting in the wings at Triple-A if Bote struggles.

Bote is starting at second base and batting eighth in Saturday's game against Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

Bote got Friday's game off with Eric Sogard starting at the keystone, but the former will return to the field Saturday. Bote is just 3-for-28 through 12 games this season, so if he doesn't get going at the plate soon, the Cubs may turn to Sogard more frequently.

Bote is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Braves.

EDGE Analysis

Bote is 3-for-28 through 12 games this season and will take a seat Friday. Eric Sogard will start at the keystone and bat eighth for Chicago in his place.

Bote is not starting Tuesday against the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Bote has started against all three lefties the Cubs have faced this season, but he's been in the lineup against just four of eight righties. Eric Sogard gets the nod at second base Tuesday against right-hander Brandon Woodruff.

Bote is not in the lineup for Sunday's game at Pittsburgh.

EDGE Analysis

The 28-year-old has yet to start three consecutive games this season, and that trend will continue Sunday with Eric Sogard starting at the keystone. Bote is 2-for-18 with one home run, two RBI and two walks through eight games this season.

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

EDGE Analysis

Bote will sit for the second time in the Cubs' six games to date, allowing Eric Sogard to pick up a start at second base. Despite recording just one hit -- a solo home run -- across his first 13 plate appearances of the season, Bote still appears to be locked in as an everyday player for Chicago.

Bote went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's win over the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Bote went back-to-back with Javier Baez and blasted the Cubs' third home run of the fourth inning against Milwaukee starter Brett Anderson. It was the first long ball of the season for Bote, who is looking at regular playing time at second base. As long as he holds onto the starting role, he could surpass his career-high marks of 11 home runs and 41 RBI, both of which he recorded in 2019 while playing in 127 games.

Bote is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

When the Cubs demoted Nico Hoerner, manager David Ross suggested Bote would be the everyday second baseman. "This is less about Nico and more about David Bote," Ross told Jordan Bastian of MLB.com. However, Bote is now set to sit the third game of the season in favor of Eric Sogard, so it does not seem like it will be a true everyday role.