David Bote Signs 5-Year Contract Extension with Cubs

BOOM! First, the Cubs locked down Kyle Hendricks last week, and now David Bote gets an extension.

Bote has reportedly signed a 5-year contract extension worth $15 million starting in 2020.  The contract includes two club options for 2025 and 2026. He is one of the Cubs key players of the future due to his versatility of being able to play multiple positions.

David Bote is batting .364 with 4 hits and 2 runs this season through 4 games.

David Bote has signed an extension through 2024 w 2 club options

— Jesse Rogers (@ESPNChiCubs) April 3, 2019

Source says Bote extension is for $15 mil over next 5 years beginning in 2020.

— Jesse Rogers (@ESPNChiCubs) April 3, 2019