David Bote’s return to the Chicago Cubs’ lineup lasted just five games before his surgically repaired left shoulder gave way. The second baseman collided with teammate Nico Hoerner in the fourth inning of Thursday’s 15-7 win over the Cincinnati Reds. Although Bote initially stayed in the game, he was later removed due to left shoulder soreness and replaced by Andrelton Simmons.
Consequently, on Friday, he was left off the lineup card against the Boston Red Sox.
Today’s Cubs 9:
Morel 2B
Contreras C
Happ LF
Wisdom 3B
Crook CF
Gomes DH
Higgins 1B
Velázquez RF
Simmons SS
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SP: Sampson— Jordan Bastian (@MLBastian) July 1, 2022
Bote was finding his rhythm at the plate, recording hits in four straight games, including one double, and coming around to score four times.