The Chicago Cubs have optioned David Bote to Triple-A on Monday in preparation of Steve Cishek’s awaited return to the bullpen in time for Tuesday’s matchup against the San Francisco Giants at Wrigley. Cishek has been on the 10-Day Injured List with inflammation in his left hip since August 10.
Bote, 26, has played in 106 games this season hitting a mediocre .257 with a .781 OPS, 10 homers, 16 doubles and 40 RBIs. The young infielder has been hitting .257 with an OPS of .658 since June 15th. Bote started hot but has recently cooled off significantly.