The Cubs activated infielder David Bote from the 10-day injured list before Monday’s game against the Reds. Bote had been on the injured list since Aug. 28 with a sprained right ankle, he suffered stepping on a baseball.
Bote’s activation from the injured list came about an hour before first pitch after going through a full pregame routine, including taking batting practice, running the bases and taking ground balls on the infield.
Bote’s slashing .202/.270/.339 with eight homers an 32 RBIs in 78 games this season.
To make room for Bote on the active roster, the Cubs designated infielder Andrew Romine for assignment.