Chicago Cubs Place their Infielder David Bote on 10 - Day Injured List
Introduction
On Saturday, May 29th, 2021 the Chicago Cubs’ reliable second baseman / utility infielder, David Bote, slide in hard head – first to second base in an attempt to break up a double play, and he suffered a dislocated left shoulder on the aggressive base running play against the Cincinnati Reds. The Chicago Cubs did end up winning this game against the Cincinnati Reds with a final score of 10 to 2. The following day on Sunday, May 30th, 2021 the Chicago Cubs have announced that they are placing Bote on the 10 – day injured list resulting from his left shoulder dislocation.
This latest injury to a Chicago Cubs’ infielder caused the ball club to make some corresponding moves to accommodate their player roster. The Chicago Cubs called up their infielder Sergio Alcantara from their Triple – A Iowa affiliate while designating their right – handed pitcher Tyson Miller for assignment.
Bote was hitting .194 with 5 home runs and 23 RBIs over the course of 50 games this during the 2021 MLB season. Last year with the Detroit Tigers Alcantara batted .143 with 1 home run and 1 RBI in his 10 games with the Tigers during their highly unsuccessful 2020 MLB campaign.
The Chicago Cubs have been bitten hard by the injury bug over the month of May, especially when it comes to their position players of both the infield and outfield. The Chicago Cubs’ infielders like Matt Duffy and Nico Hoerner as well as outfielders such as Jake Marisnick and Jason Heyward have been placed on the 10 – day injured list since Monday, May 10th, 2021. The Chicago Cubs’ veteran gold – glove first baseman, Anthony Rizzo, has been sidelined by back tightness, and he is currently listed as day – to day on the Chicago Cubs injured list.
The Chicago Cubs’ Injured List (as of 5/31/2021)
May 30, 2021
- Anthony Rizzo, First Baseman, Day – to – Day, Back Injury
- David Bote, Second Baseman / Utility Infielder, 10 – Day IL, Dislocated Left Shoulder
- Trevor Williams, Starting Pitcher, Day – to – Day, Emergency Appendectomy Surgery
May 28, 2021
- Jake Marisnick, Center Fielder, 10 – Day IL, Right Hamstring Strain
May 27, 2021
- Trevor Megill, Relief Pitcher, 10 – Day IL, Forearm Injury
May 26, 2021
- Nico Hoerner, Shortstop, 10 – Day IL, Forearm Injury
May 25, 2021
- Matt Duffy, Third Baseman / Utility Player, 10 – Day IL, Lower Back Strain
May 22, 2021
- Alec Mills, Starting / Relief Pitcher, 10 – Day IL, Back Injury
May 21, 2021
- Justin Steele, Relief Pitcher, 10 – Day IL, Right Hamstring Tightness
May 20, 2021
- Justin Steele, Relief Pitcher, Day – to – Day, Right Hamstring Tightness
- Jason Heyward, Right Fielder, 10 – Day IL, Left Hamstring Strain
May 18, 2021
- Trevor Megill, Relief Pitcher, 10 – Day IL, Forearm Injury
- Alec Mills, Starting / Relief Pitcher, 10 – Day IL, Back Injury
May 12, 2021
- Kris Bryant, Third Baseman, Day – to – Day, Wrist Contusion
- Ian Happ, Center Fielder, 10 – Day IL, Bruised Ribs
- Nico Hoerner, Shortstop, 10 – Day IL, Forearm Injury
- Jake Arrieta, Starting Pitcher, 10 – Day IL, Thumb Injury
May 11, 2021
- Jake Marisnick, Center Fielder, 10 – Day IL, Right Hamstring Strain
- Shelby Miller, Relief Pitcher, 10 – Day IL, Back Injury
May 8, 2021
- Dan Winkler, Relief Pitcher, 10 – Day IL, Triceps Injury
May 5, 2021
- Austin Romine, Catcher, 60 – Day IL, Significant Wrist Sprain
- Brennen Davis, Center Fielder, Day – to – Day, Head Injury
April 30, 2021
- Trevor Megill, Relief Pitcher, 10 – Day IL, Strained Forearm
April 26, 2021
- Jonathan Holder, Relief Pitcher, 60 – Day IL, Shoulder Injury
- Rowan Wick, Relief Pitcher, 60 – Day IL, Right Knee Sprain
Current MLB Standings (as of Monday, May 31st, 2021)
American League East
Tampa Bay Rays 34 – 20 0 Games Behind
Boston Red Sox 32 – 20 1 Games Behind
New York Yankees 29 – 24 4.5 Games Behind
Toronto Blue Jays 27 – 25 6 Games Behind
Baltimore Orioles 17 – 36 16.5 Games Behind
American League Central
Chicago White Sox 32 – 20 0 Games Behind
Cleveland Indians 28 – 23 3.5 Games Behind
Kansas City Royals 25 – 26 6.5 Games Behind
Detroit Tigers 22 – 31 10.5 Games Behind
Minnesota Twins 21 – 31 11 Games Behind
American League West
Oakland Athletics 31 – 24 0 Games Behind
Houston Astros 28 – 24 1.5 Games Behind
Seattle Mariners 27 – 27 3.5 Games Behind
Los Angeles Angels 24 – 29 6 Games Behind
Texas Rangers 22 – 33 9 Games Behind
National League East
New York Mets 25 – 20 0 Games Behind
Atlanta Braves 24 – 26 3.5 Games Behind
Philadelphia Phillies 25 – 28 4 Games Behind
Miami Marlins 24 – 28 4.5 Games Behind
Washington Nationals 21 – 28 6 Games Behind
National League Central
St. Louis Cardinals 30 – 23 0 Games Behind
Chicago Cubs 29 – 23 0.5 Games Behind
Milwaukee Brewers 28 – 25 2 Games Behind
Cincinnati Reds 23 – 28 6 Games Behind
Pittsburgh Pirates 20 – 32 9.5 Games Behind
National League West
San Diego Padres 34 – 20 0 Games Behind
San Francisco Giants 33 – 20 0.5 Games Behind
Los Angeles Dodgers 31 – 22 2.5 Games Behind
Colorado Rockies 20 – 34 14 Games Behind
Arizona Diamondbacks 19 – 35 15 Games Behind
Odds to Win the MLB 2021 World Series
According to Bovada sportsbook below are the odds to win the MLB 2021 World Series as of Monday, May 31st, 2021. Currently the Chicago Cubs have the 14th highest odds to win it all for this exciting 162 game regular season of Major League Baseball in addition to the 2021 MLB playoffs.
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles Dodgers | +300 |
| San Diego Padres | +650 |
| New York Yankees | +750 |
| Chicago White Sox | +900 |
| New York Mets | +900 |
| Houston Astros | +1600 |
| Tampa Bay Rays | +1700 |
| Oakland Athletics | +1800 |
| Boston Red Sox | +1800 |
| Atlanta Braves | +2000 |
Sources:
“Chicago Cubs' David Bote suffered dislocated shoulder on slide vs. Cincinnati Reds”, espn.com, May 30, 2021.
“Chicago Cubs Injuries”, espn.com, May 31, 2021.
“MLB Standings 2021”, espn.com, May 31, 2021.
“United States, MLB Futures, MLB 2021 World Series: To Win Outright”, bovada.lv, May 31, 2021.
