Bote went 1-for-2 with a walk and two-run home run Wednesday against the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Bote entered the game in the sixth inning as a pinch-hitter to replace Anthony Rizzo after the Reds broke the game open. He launched his second home run in as many games, taking Cody Reed deep in the ninth inning. Bote has gotten an at-bat in each of the Cubs' past three games and produced well, but the return of Kris Bryant (elbow) will likely decrease his playing quickly.