The Chicago Cubs might end up being able to keep fan favorite infielder David Bote after all.
appeared to be parting ways with longtime fan favorite infielder David Bote when they chose to DFA him last Friday.
He could choose to reject the outright assignment and enter free agency. Or, he could accept it and continue making the money from the five-year, $16 million contract that he signed with the Cubs back in 2019.While it's still very likely that the two parties will part ways in the offseason, Bote is well-loved in Chicago and this news will be received happily. He has had many amazing moments with the Cubs, especially in clutch situations.
In the 421 games he has played, Bote has hit 36 home runs and driven in 156 RBI. He has slashed .234/.318/.392 as well. During the 2024 season with Chicago, Bote has played solid baseball when he has been in the lineup. He has hasn't hit a home run, but he has recorded six RBI while batting .304/.333/.391. Those numbers show that he is still more than capable of making a quality impact.
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