ATLANTA — The Chicago Cubs believe it was time to give David Bote a big-money contract, even if they are not ready to give the infielder a starting job.
Bote and the Chicago Cubs agreed to a $15 million, five-year contract covering 2020-24 on Wednesday, a deal with two team options that if exercised would increase its value to $28.6 million over seven seasons.
The 25-year-old, who starred at Erie High School and Faith Christian Academy, has less than one year of major league service and has made two starts at second base and one at third base this season.