David Bote sitting for Chicago on Friday

Chicago Cubs infielder David Bote is not in the lineup Friday in the team's game against the St. Louis Cardinals.

What It Means:

Bote is being replaced at second base by Trent Giambrone against Cardinals starter Dakota Hudson.

In 327 plate appearances this season, Bote has a .199 batting average with a .606 OPS, 8 home runs, 32 runs and 35 RBI.