David Bote returns to Cubs, Nick Madrigal chooses Iowa amid roster moves originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
The Chicago Cubs made a series of roster moves ahead of Sunday’s series finale against the Cincinnati Reds, selecting the contract of infielder David Bote from Triple-A Iowa.
In corresponding moves, the Cubs optioned infielder Nick Madrigal to Iowa and sent pitcher Adbert Alzolay to the 60-day injured list to clear a 40-man spot for Bote’s return.
Bote, who signed a five-year contract with the Cubs prior to the 2020 season, has not played in the major leagues since 2022. He played in 41 games for the Cubs, with four home runs and 12 RBIs in 127 at-bats.
He spent all of 2023 with the Iowa Cubs and started the season there in 2024, with seven home runs, 15 RBIs and a slash line of .259/.342/.546 at Triple-A.
Madrigal has struggled during the 2024 season, posting a slash line of .221/.280/.256. He went 4-for-24 in his last twelve games with the Cubs, and has posted a negative WAR of 0.5 this season.
Alzolay ended up on the injured list in mid-May with a right forearm strain. He struggled poorly out of the bullpen for the Cubs this season, posting a 1-4 record and a 4.67 ERA in 18 total appearances. He gave up 19 hits and nine earned runs in 17.1 innings, giving up six home runs in those games.
It is unknown at this time what his timeline for a return will be, but he will now be out until at least mid-July due to the illness.
The Cubs will aim to clinch the final game of a three-match set against the Reds, with Ben Brown taking over on Sunday afternoon. The first pitch is scheduled for 1:20 PM
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