Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant has been placed on the 10-day disabled list, retroactive to Tuesday, with left shoulder inflammation. Infielder David Bote was recalled from Triple-A Iowa.
Bote will make the start at second base for the Cubs this afternoon as they conclude their four-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Wrigley Field.
The 25-year-old Bote returns to the Majors for his fifth stint this season. He has batted .310 (13-for-42) with three doubles, one homer and nine RBIs in 20 games with the Cubs, clubbing his first Major League homer on July 4 vs.