Cubs name longest-tenured player David Bote for assignment originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
The Cubs announced Friday that they have signed their longest-tenured player, David Bote, to a contract, ending his 12-year career on the North Side.
The team brought back infielder Luis Vázquez from Triple-A Iowa in his place. They also claimed right-handed pitcher Gavin Hollowell from the Diamondbacks on waivers, sending him to Triple-A.
The #Cubs recalled INF Luis Vázquez from Triple-A Iowa today and designated INF David Bote for assignment. Additionally, the club claimed RHP Gavin Hollowell off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks today and sent him to @IowaCubs. photo.twitter.com/1vVJ1ZQtUI
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) August 23, 2024
The Cubs drafted Bote, 31, in the 18th round of the 2012 MLB Entry Draft. He began playing in the team’s rookie league in 2012 and made his MLB debut six years later in 2018. The Cubs acquired Kyle Hendricks, now their longest-tenured player after Bote’s departure, in a trade just under two months later in 2012.
In the majors, Bote has played 421 games with the Cubs. He is hitting a career .234 with the team on 249 hits. He has 36 home runs, 156 RBIs and scored 136 runs.
This season, Bote has played 37 games with the Cubs. He has a .304 batting average and an OPS of .725. He has only six RBIs and four runs scored during his time in the majors.
Vázquez, 24, has played two major league games with the Cubs this season. With the Iowa Cubs, he is hitting .263 with eight home runs and 24 RBI in 64 games.
Hollowell, 26, has made 32 appearances in the Major Leagues — all with the Rockies. He has a 2-2 record with one save and a 6.20 ERA from the 2022 and 2023 seasons. This season, he is splitting time between the Rockies and Diamondbacks Triple-A teams.
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