The Chicago Cubs and infielder David Bote have agreed to a five-year contract extension, plus two team options, the team announced Wednesday.
The deal covers the 2020-24 seasons and will reportedly guarantee him just over $15 million. The option years are valued at $7 million in 2025 and $7.6 million for 2026, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network.
Bote, who turns 26 on Sunday, was already under team control through 2024, with the new contract providing Bote security while the Cubs avoid his arbitration years and gain control on two free agent seasons.
Bote made his major league debut last season, hitting .239 with six home runs in 184 at-bats in 74 games. He started 42 games at third base, also making four starts at second, two in the outfield and one at shortstop. He also appeared in two games at first base.
He entered Wednesday hitting .364 through the first four games of this season.
Bote became a fan favorite for his 2018 late-game heroics, including a pinch-hit, walk-off grand slam to beat the Washington Nationals in August and a 10th-inning walk-off homer against Cincinnati 12 days later.