Chicago Cubs infielder David Bote is not in the lineup on Friday in the team's game against the St. Louis Cardinals.
Bote is being replaced at third base by Ian Happ against Cardinals starter Dakota Hudson. Jonathan Lucroy, Addison Russell, Albert Almora Jr. and Robel Garcia are all headed to the bench.
In 349 plate appearances this season, Bote has a .258 batting average and a .787 OPS.
Source: Baseball Press