The Cubs’ decision to protect infielder David Bote last November didn’t get much attention, but it turned out to be one of their best moves of the offseason.
Major-league teams hope to make similar wise choices Tuesday, when 40-man rosters must be submitted.
Left-hander Justin Steele appears to be a lock to be added to the Cubs’ 40-man roster, which has one spot open. Two scouts who watched Steele pitch in the Arizona Fall League were encouraged by his progress, especially since Steele underwent Tommy John surgery shortly after injuring his arm in August 2017.