Cubs' Hoyer says team wants to 'add a lot more players'
Chicago Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer and new general manager Carter Hawkins are working the phones as the team begins spring trainingMARCH 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DAVID BOTE #13 - THIRD BASEMAN - CHICAGO CUBS
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6 RBI •
.304 AVG
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6 RBI
.304 AVG
Out for first month Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer confirmed Monday that Bote will open the season on the injured list following offseason left shoulder surgery, Tim Stebbins of NBC S...
Impact Hoyer implied that Bote will miss at least the first month of the season, as he merely said, "We'll see," when asked if the utility infielder would be ready to return by May. The Cubs' recent signing of Andrelton Simmons along with Nick Madrigal's return from a hamstring injury that prevented him from making his team debut in 2021 following his July acquisition from the White Sox likely means that Bote won't have a clear path to steady at-bats whenever he's healthy.
MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
To miss start of season Bote has a six-month timeline to recover from shoulder surgery and will miss the beginning of the 2022 season as a result, Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Impact Bote underwent the surgery in early November, so a full six months would place his return in roughly early May. He reportedly played through the injury for much of last season and hit .199/.276/.330 line across 327 plate appearances. It remains to be seen what his role on the team may be, pending any moves made in the offseason by Chicago.
NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Recovering from shoulder surgery President of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said Tuesday that Bote recently underwent surgery on his left shoulder, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
Impact Bote separated his left shoulder in late May and was limited to 97 games this season, but he often attempted to play through the injury. The 28-year-old struggled offensively with a .199/.276/.330 slash line. Bote doesn't yet have an official recovery timeline, but he has more than three months before the start of spring training.
NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lester expected to start as Cardinals host the Cubs
The Cardinals are expected to send Jon Lester to the mound Saturday and the Cubs will give Adrian Sampson the startOCTOBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lands on injured list Bote (shoulder) was placed on the injured list for an unspecified reason Friday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
Impact Bote exited Thursday's win over Pittsburgh due to an apparent left shoulder injury, but his placement on the IL without a designation signals that he's likely on the COVID-19 IL. It's not yet clear whether he'll return during the final few days of the regular season, but Trent Giambrone will likely be in line for increased playing time while Bote is sidelined.
OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sahadev Sharma: David Bote to the injured list as well, no... - The Athletic David Bote to the injured list as well, no injury given. INF Tyler Ladendorf selected from Iowa.
OCTOBER 1, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Not in Friday's lineup Bote (shoulder) isn't starting Friday's game against the Cardinals.
Impact Bote was removed from Thursday's win over the Pirates with a left shoulder injury, but the specifics of the issue aren't yet clear. He's currently considered day-to-day, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be available off the bench Friday. Trent Giambrone will start at the keystone and bat seventh.
OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Early exit Thursday Bote was forced to leave Thursday's game against the Pirates with a left shoulder injury, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
Impact Bote exited the game in the seventh inning with the issue. There are no further details, though manager David Ross said that the team would provide an update once the team arrives in St. Louis for a weekend series that will close out the regular season.
OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Steele cruises, Cubs send Pirates to 100th loss in 9-0 rout
Justin Steele breezed through seven shutout innings and the Chicago Cubs scored six runs in the second inning Thursday night, beating Pittsburgh 9-0 and sending the Pirates to thei...OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nabs fourth straight start Bote will start at second base and bat seventh Wednesday against the Pirates.
Impact Bote has mostly served as a utility man over the past month, but he's poised to finish the season as a near-everyday player after Patrick Wisdom (wrist) was placed on the COVID-19-related injured list Wednesday. With Matt Duffy moving over to Wisdom's usual post at third base, Bote will cover the keystone for the fourth straight contest. He went a collective 3-for-9 with a triple, a walk, an RBI and a run in Chicago's previous three games.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cardinals set team record with 15th straight win, beat Cubs
The St. Louis Cardinals set a franchise record with their 15th straight win, boosted when catcher Yadier Molina and center fielder Harrison Bader helped pull off a wild double play...SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wisdom sets Cubs rookie record with 27th HR, beat Brewers
Patrick Wisdom set a Cubs rookie record with his 27th homer, hitting a three-run drive that capped a five-run comeback in the eighth inning and sent Chicago over the Milwaukee Brew...SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out of lineup again Bote is not in Saturday's lineup against the Brewers.
Impact Bote is out of the lineup for the third consecutive game, though he did earn two at-bats as a pinch hitter Friday. As has been the case recently, Matt Duffy draws the start at second base and will hit seventh.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting second straight Bote is not starting Friday against Milwaukee.
Impact Bote has just two hits in his last 25 at-bats, and he's now absent from the starting nine for the second game in a row. Matt Duffy will start at the keystone and bat seventh Friday.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Thursday Bote isn't starting Thursday's game against the Phillies.
Impact Bote will get a chance to reset after he went 0-for-8 with a pair of strikeouts across the last two games. Matt Duffy will start at the keystone and bat seventh.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Scores twice, drives in run Sunday Bote went 1-for-4 with a double, an RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's loss to the Giants.
Impact It was good to see some production from Bote, as he hadn't collected an RBI or scored a run since Aug. 25. The infielder has been struggling all season with just a .594 OPS, but he should continue to see plenty of playing time the rest of the way because the rebuilding Cubs don't have a ton of established options.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Flores homers, Giants beat Cubs 6-5 for 7th straight win
Wilmer Flores homered and drove in three runs, Kris Bryant scored two against his former team, and the San Francisco Giants hung on to beat the Chicago Cubs 6-5 for their season-hi...SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cubs' Heyward kneed in head, leaves game against Giants
Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward left Saturday’s 15-4 loss to San Francisco in fourth inning after sliding into third and getting kneed in the head by Giants shortstop Brandon...SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sitting Saturday Bote is not in Saturday's lineup against the Giants.
Impact He is 0-for-9 with two strikeouts and one walk since being activated from the injured list Sept. 6. Matt Duffy will start at second base and bat seventh. It's possible that Bote will become more of a part-time player down the stretch.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Schwindel hits tiebreaking single as Cubs beat Reds 4-3
Frank Schwindel hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs topped the Cincinnati Reds 4-3 for their season-high seventh straight winSEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Activated from 10-day IL Bote (ankle) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Monday, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Impact Bote participated in on-field work ahead of Monday's matchup against the Reds, and he'll be available off the bench following a minimal stay on the injured list. Matt Duffy will start at the keystone and bat seventh Monday, but Bote will likely reclaim his role as the primary second baseman now that he's back to full health.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Participates in pregame drills Bote (ankle) participated in infield work and took batting practice ahead of Monday's game against the Reds, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact Bote has been sidelined since Aug. 28 due to a sprained right ankle that he sustained in batting practice. However, acting manager Andy Green said Monday that he's optimistic that the 28-year-old will be able to return to game action soon.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gray, Reds to face Steele, Cubs
The Cubs are expected to send Justin Steele to the mound Monday and the Reds plan to give Sonny Gray the startSEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Crowe scheduled to start for Pittsburgh against Chicago
The Pirates will start Wil Crowe on Sunday and the Cubs are expected to counter with Zach DaviesSEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
