diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index 446ad467..d7030b06 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ apacheGeodeVersion=1.9.2
 byteBuddyVersion=1.10.8
 mockitoVersion=3.3.0
 multithreadedtcVersion=1.01
-pivotalGemFireVersion=9.8.6
+pivotalGemFireVersion=9.8.7
 springVersion=5.2.4.RELEASE
 springBootVersion=2.2.6.BUILD-SNAPSHOT
 springDataGemFireVersion=2.2.5.RELEASE