The Dodgers signed infielder to a minor league deal, according to . As per , the deal includes an invite to the Dodgers big league Spring Training camp. Bote became a free agent when the Cubs bought out (for $1MM) the $7MM club option on his services for the 2025 season. The Cubs signed Bote to that in April 2019, after a debut season in the majors that saw Bote hit . Michel Briere Jersey 239/.319/.408 over 210 plate appearances while seeing at least some action at five different positions. While Bote wasnt a notable prospect during his time in the Cubs farm system, Chicago felt it was a decent investment to lock up a player that seemed like at least a decent utility infield fit. Bote himself initiated the talks about the extension, a decision that proved to be quite wise for his financial security considering how his production tailed off after a big 2019 season. After hitting .257/.362/.422 with 11 homers in 356 PA in 2019, Bote hit only .200/.285/.353 in 472 total PA in 2020-21. He rebounded to hit decently well in 2022 but the Cubs still outrighted him off their 40-man roster at seasons end. Since Bote didnt have enough service time to reject the outright a signment while retaining the rest of his salary, he remained in the Chicago organization. Bote didnt see any big league time in 2023 but had his contract selected again to the Cubs roster this past season, as he appeared in 32 games. Over his last 175 PA at the Major League level, Bote has hit a very respectable .272/.320/.420, translating to a 110 wRC+. He has played mostly at second and third base with a handful of games at first base, shortstop, and both corner outfield slots, so he adds the kind of versatility that the Dodgers (and among many other teams) value in potential bench pieces. Botes right-handed bat has had a tendency for reverse splits, though his overall numbers in the majors are relatively even against right-handed and left-handed pitching. Los Angeles obviously already has a very crowded infield picture, especially now that is being penciled in as the teams starting shortstop in 2025. If Bote makes the roster, he can provide depth behind and at third and second, with as the backup shortstop behind Betts. Should he not break camp with this loaded roster, Bote might consider opting out of his deal to pursue a clearer path to playing time elsewhere, or he could remain in the minors since the Dodgers dont have much in the way of MLB-experienced depth on the farm. Oskar Sundqvist Jersey