Bote is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

There's less competition for playing time at Wrigley Field following the Cubs' deadline-day teardown, but the team will likely spend the remainder of the season auditioning a variety of potential futures, so Bote won't be in the lineup everyday. The Cubs presumably know what they have in the 28-year-old infielder, who owns a .232/.325/.399 slash line in 309 career games at the highest level. Sergio Alcantara will get the nod at second base in his absence.