The Chicago Cubs today selected infielder David Bote from Triple-A Iowa and optioned infielder Nick Madrigal to Triple-A. To make room on the 40-man roster, Adbert Alzolay has been transferred to the 60-day injured list.
Bote, 31, has spent the entire 2024 season with Iowa, hitting .259 (28-for-108) with seven home runs and 15 RBI in 28 games. In eight games since May 21, Bote is hitting .313 (10-for-32) with three home runs and eight RBI for the I-Cubs. He has played at least one game at every infield position this season with the most games—nine each—at third base and shortstop.