DAVID BOTE NEWS

Exercises upward mobility clause Bote has exercised his upward mobility clause, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact The move allows Bote to leave if another organization wants to give him a major-league contract. If that doesn't happen, he will report to Triple-A Oklahoma City. Bote had a great spring training, hitting .400 with a couple homers, but he has just 48 plate appearances in the big leagues over the last two seasons.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to minor-league camp Bote was reassigned to minor-league camp Tuesday.

Impact Bote impressed during the spring, batting .400 with two home runs, nine RBI and seven runs scored over 30 at-bats in 14 games. The 31-year-old signed a minor-league deal with Los Angeles in December and he'll now likely open the season with Triple-A Oklahoma City.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Former Cubs Third Baseman Emerging as Dodgers' Next Hidden Gem David Bote is making a great case to make the Dodgers’ 2025 roster.

MARCH 11 • SACBEE.COM

Blistering ball this spring Through eight Cactus League games, Bote has gone 10-for-20 with two home runs, two doubles, nine RBI, six runs and a 1:4 BB:K.

Impact Bote has been given ample playing time this spring after he signed with Los Angeles on a minor-league deal in mid-December. The veteran utility man wasn't expected to have much of a chance at a roster spot, but he's doing all he can to put the onus on the Dodgers to find room for him given his scorching hitting in Cactus League play. Bote batted .304 over 48 plate appearances with the Cubs last year, though he didn't have any homers or stolen bases and struck out at a 27.1 percent clip. He's logged time in parts of six big-league campaigns and can play all over the infield as well as in the outfield, so Bote has plenty of defensive versatility to offer if he's able to claim a roster spot.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

With the Dodgers' organization watching, Roki Sasaki has some success throwing live batting practice

Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki threw 27 pitches over two innings of live batting practice at Camelback Ranch in front of hundreds of fans and several teammates

FEBRUARY 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Secures NRI from LAD Bote signed a minor-league contract with the Dodgers on Saturday and received an invitation to spring training, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Bote made the most of limited opportunities with the Cubs last year, going 14-for-46 at the plate with six RBI in 37 games, and he also put up an .887 OPS over 123 plate appearances in Triple-A. He'll now compete for a spot on the Dodgers' Opening Day roster, but at the very least he should serve as a quality organizational depth piece at Triple-A Oklahoma City.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A Bote cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Iowa on Sunday, Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Bote was designated for assignment by Chicago on Friday, but he'll stick in the organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. The 31-year-old had a respectable .304/.333/.391 slash line in 37 games before being booted off the Cubs' 40-man roster, but he recorded just four at-bats in August.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Cubs The Cubs designated Bote for assignment Friday, Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Bote hasn't started a game for Chicago since July 28 and has netted merely four at-bats since then. While the Cubs have struggled to find a spot in the lineup for the 31-year-old, he's been successful when given an opportunity, slashing .301/.333/.391 in 48 plate appearances this season. His spot on the 26-man roster is expected to go to Luis Vazquez while Gavin Hollowell -- who was claimed off waivers from Arizona -- takes Bote's spot on the 40-man roster. The utility player should garner some interest on waivers.

AUGUST 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Cubs The Cubs designated Bote for assignment Friday, Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Bote hasn't started a game for Chicago since July 28 and has netted merely four at-bats since then. While the Cubs have struggled to find a spot in the lineup for the 31-year-old, he's been successful when given an opportunity, slashing .301/.333/.391 in 48 plate appearances this season. His spot on the 26-man roster is expected to go to Luis Vazquez while Gavin Hollowell -- who was claimed off waivers from Arizona -- takes Bote's spot on the 40-man roster. The utility player should garner significant interest on waivers.

AUGUST 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Struggling to find playing time Bote is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins.

Impact Bote hasn't started since July 28 and has seen light action in the Cubs' ensuing nine games, appearing off the bench in just two of those contests. While the Cubs at full strength in the infield, Bote's opportunities are expected to remain fairly limited.

AUGUST 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Brice Turang's RBI grounder in the eighth gives the Brewers a 1-0 win over the Cubs

Brice Turang drove in the only run with a grounder in the eighth inning to spoil a superb start by Chicago’s Jameson Taillon, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Cubs 1-0

JULY 24, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kyle Hendricks works 7 shutout innings as Cubs beat Cardinals 5-1, extend winning streak to 5 games

Kyle Hendricks allowed five hits in seven shutout innings and Nico Hoerner and David Bote each drove in two runs as the Chicago Cubs extended their season-best winning streak to fi...

JULY 13, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs' latest camp cuts include Nelson Velázquez, David Bote, Matt Mervis The Cubs reduced their spring training roster to 41 players.

MARCH 24, 2023 • SUNTIMES.COM

Reassigned to minors camp Bote was reassigned Thursday to the minor-league side of Cubs camp, Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Bote is another casualty from the Cubs' offseason spending spree and will have to battle his way back into a role at the MLB level. It might take multiple injuries on the infield depth chart for him to reemerge with regular at-bats.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep Saturday Bote went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run in Saturday's Cactus League game against the Giants.

Impact Bote got his spring training schedule off to a strong start with the long ball. The veteran utility player may not be in the Cubs' plans this year as he's no longer on the 40-man roster. The additions of Dansby Swanson, Cody Bellinger, Eric Hosmer and Trey Mancini in the offseason have crowded the picture. Bote would likely need injuries ahead of him to see any meaningful playing time this season.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A Bote cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Bote saw limited action for Chicago in 2022 and won't remain on the 40-man roster through the offseason. He played in 41 games and had a .259/.315/.431 slash line with four home runs and 12 RBI in 127 plate appearances.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies five RBI in finale Bote went 2-for-4 with a walk, a home run, two runs scored and five RBI in Wednesday's 15-2 win over the Reds.

Impact Bote hit a three-run home run in the fourth inning as part of a Chicago romp in the season finale. The veteran finished the year with four long balls and a .746 OPS across 41 games. Bote didn't debut until late June due to offseason shoulder surgery, then missed additional time with shoulder soreness and also spent about a month at Triple-A Iowa. He still has some real-life value due to his defensive versatility, though the 29-year-old isn't really on the fantasy map heading into 2023.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seiya Suzuki homers as Chicago Cubs top Cincinnati Reds 2-1

Seiya Suzuki hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the seventh inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 2-1 for their sixth straight win

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moves into utility role Bote is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.

Impact Bote is on the bench for the third game in a row and looks like he'll be on the outside looking in for a spot in the Cubs' regular lineup now that Willson Contreras and Seiya Suzuki have returned from the 10-day injured list and restricted list, respectively. The 29-year-old is slashing .245/.283/.408 over 16 games in September.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs face the Pirates leading series 2-1

The Chicago Cubs lead 2-1 in a four-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates to break slide in game against the Cubs

The Pittsburgh Pirates will try to break their eight-game slide when they take on the Chicago Cubs

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates aim to stop skid in matchup with the Cubs

The Pittsburgh Pirates will try to stop their seven-game slide when they take on the Chicago Cubs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Doubles, scores in win Bote went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Thursday's win over the Pirates.

Impact Bote was making his fifth straight start, and he's batting .333 during this stretch with a home run, two runs scored and three RBI. With Nico Hoerner (triceps) and Nick Madrigal (groin) both sidelined, Bote should continue to see regular playing time, and he's a decent fantasy option if he can stay hot at the plate.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wesneski has immaculate inning, pitches Cubs over Bucs 3-2

Rookie Hayden Wesneski had an immaculate inning in his second major league start to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 3-2 victory over the skidding Pittsburgh Pirates

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Happ's sacrifice fly caps 3-run rally, Cubs beat Marlins 4-3

Ian Happ hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the eighth and the Chicago Cubs rallied to beat the Miami Marlins 4-3

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS