Jacob Amaya - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Fading into platoon role Amaya is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels.

Impact After making 14 starts at shortstop in a 16-game stretch from Aug. 30 through Monday, Amaya now finds himself on the bench for the second day in a row. He's sat in each of the White Sox's last three matchups with right-handed pitchers, as Amaya looks to have moved into the short side of a platoon at shortstop with the lefty-hitting Nicky Lopez. Since joining the White Sox on Aug. 27 after being claimed off waivers from the Astros, Amaya is slashing .244/.311/.268.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Saturday's lineup Amaya is not in Saturday's lineup against the Athletics.

Impact Amaya has started 12 of the White Sox's last 13 games at shortstop since being recalled Aug. 30. He's hit .257 with two RBI and two runs scored in that span. Nicky Lopez will take over at shortstop in Amaya's place.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Carving out regular role Amaya will start at shortstop and bat ninth in Wednesday's game versus the Guardians.

Impact Amaya has now manned shortstop each of the last four games and 11 of the last 12 contests. He's hitting just .233/.281/.267 so far with the Pale Hose and profiles as more of a utility infielder over the long haul, but Amaya should continue to receive regular reps down the stretch for the rebuilding White Sox.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Hits in three straight Amaya went 1-for-4 with a double Wednesday against the Orioles.

Impact Amaya drew his sixth straight start, all of which have come at shortstop. He's hit ninth in the order but has at least one hit in three consecutive games. Amaya maintained just a .638 OPS across 302 plate appearances while in Triple-A this season, so expectations should be limited.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Making fourth straight start Amaya will start at shortstop and bat ninth in Monday's game against the Orioles.

Impact Amaya has been the main beneficiary of middle infielder Brooks Baldwin's ongoing absence due to a right hand injury. He'll pick up his fourth consecutive start Monday, but Amaya hasn't done much to justify holding down a regular role once Baldwin is healthy enough to play again. Since getting added to the White Sox's active roster last Tuesday, Amaya has gone 1-for-8 with a walk and three strikeouts.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers News: Former Prospect Jacob Amaya Claimed by White Sox Former Dodgers prospect Jacob Amaya claimed by White Sox after a tumultuous 2023 season filled with trades and assignments.

AUGUST 28 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Joining big-league club Amaya is poised to join the White Sox ahead of Tuesday's game versus the Rangers, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.

Impact Amaya was just claimed off waivers from the Astros on Monday and will report directly to the major-league club. The 25-year-old has hit just .223/.313/.336 across 291 plate appearances at the Triple-A level this season. Amaya is capable of handling shortstop, second base and third base and should see a decent amount of playing time down the stretch for the rebuilding White Sox.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers News: Astros DFA Former Dodgers Infielder Jacob Amaya The Houston Astros have designated former Dodgers prospect Jacob Amaya for assignment, ending his brief tenure with the team.

AUGUST 27 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Dodgers News: Astros DFA Former Dodgers Infielder Jacob Amaya The Houston Astros have designated former Dodgers prospect Jacob Amaya for assignment, ending his brief tenure with the team.

AUGUST 27 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Claimed by ChiSox The White Sox claimed Amaya off waivers from the Astros on Monday.

Impact Amaya has spent virtually all of the 2024 campaign at Triple-A Sugar Land, where he has slashed only .223/.313/.336 across 291 plate appearances. The 25-year-old is primarily a shortstop but also has extensive experience at second base and a bit at third base. Amaya will report to Triple-A Charlotte.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment The Astros designated Amaya for assignment Saturday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact With Hector Neris joining the Astros' bullpen, Amaya will end up as the odd man out of a spot on the 40-man roster. The 25-year-old infielder went 0-for-1 during his lone game with Houston in May, and he's slashed .223/.313/.336 across 291 plate appearances at Triple-A Sugar Land.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A The Astros recalled Amaya from Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact With Chas McCormick (hamstring) headed for the 10-day IL, Amaya will come up from the minors to give the Astros an additional bench bat. However, the 25-year-old infielder is slashing just .190/.297/.302 across 74 plate appearances at Triple-A, so he likely won't see much playing time while with Houston.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Acquired by Houston The Astros Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle Amaya from the Marlins on Saturday in exchange for cash considerations and Valente Bellozo. Amaya was optioned to Triple-A Sugar L...

Impact Amaya, 25, is a glove-first shortstop who has mostly just kept his head above water in the minors with his bat, although he has displayed decent on-base skills. He should get regular reps at shortstop with Sugar Land and offers solid depth at the position in the event something happens to Jeremy Pena.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins DFA No. 9 prospect Amaya MIAMI – In a surprising move, the Marlins on Tuesday afternoon designated for assignment No. 9 prospect Jacob Amaya, who was once considered...

APRIL 2 • MLB.COM

Optioned back to Triple-A Miami optioned Amaya to Triple-A Jacksonville on Monday, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com reports.

Impact Amaya went 2-for-9 with no walks and one strikeout during his brief stay on the Marlins' major-league roster. The 24-year-old middle infielder has slashed .278/.346/.472 with nine home runs and 35 RBI in 58 games this season at the Triple-A level and should get another opportunity later this summer.

JUNE 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

RBI, steal in debut Amaya went 1-for-3 with an RBI, a run scored and a steal in Sunday's victory over the Nationals.

Impact Amaya opened the scoring in his first major-league at-bat, driving in Nick Fortes with a fielder's choice in the second inning. The 24-year-old Amaya then added his first stolen base later in the frame. Amaya was solid in Triple-A this season, slashing .278/.346/.472 with nine homers, 35 RBI and a steal. He should see regular playing time at shortstop while Jean Segura (hamstring) is on the IL.

JUNE 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 18, 2023 • MLB.COM

Jacob Amaya helps Marlins finish sweep of Nats in MLB debut Jesus Luzardo pitched six strong innings, Jon Berti had three hits and the visiting Miami Marlins defeated the Washingtons Nationals 4-2 on...

JUNE 18, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Marlins call up prospect Amaya, place Segura on IL The Marlins called up infielder Jacob Amaya, the club’s No. 9 prospect, on Saturday. The 24-year-old will make his Major League debut once h...

JUNE 17, 2023 • MLB.COM

Marlins place Jean Segura on IL, call up Jacob Amaya The Miami Marlins placed third baseman Jean Segura on the 10-day injured list and called up prospect Jacob Amaya on Saturday

JUNE 17, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Promoted to big leagues Amaya was called up from Triple-A Jacksonville by the Marlins on Saturday.

Impact Amaya has put together a solid season in Triple-A this year, slashing .277/.344/.469 with nine homers and 35 RBI through 241 plate appearances. The 24-year-old shortstop will likely begin his career as a bench piece behind Joey Wendle, but he figures to get a handful of starts against southpaws alongside Jon Berti.

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Power surge at Triple-A Amaya has hit safely in five straight games for Triple-A Jacksonville, going 11-for-20 (.550) with a double, four home runs and 12 RBI.

Impact The 24-year-old shortstop missed about a week of action after getting hit by a pitch May 16, but since returning to the Jumbo Shrimp lineup, Amaya has been on a tear. He's now slashing .297/.367/.494 on the season, a sharp contrast to the .587 OPS that Miami shortstops have produced this season -- the second-worst mark in MLB, ahead of only the .573 OPS generated by Oakland shortstops. While he's not viewed as a top prospect, Amaya's big-league debut seems like it should be coming sooner rather than later.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pushing for promotion Amaya is slashing .362/.423/.553 through 52 plate appearances in May for Triple-A Jacksonville with four doubles, a triple, a homer and a 5:6 BB:K.

Impact The 24-year-old may not ever be a true asset as a hitter in the majors, but Amaya's glove is big-league ready and all he really needs to do is demonstrate he won't be a liability at the plate before he'll get a chance to take over as the Marlins' starting shortstop. That could happen before the All-Star break, considering that Joey Wendle has had trouble staying healthy and has gone 3-for-28 (.107) to begin the season when he has been in the lineup.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins prospect update: Jacob Amaya putting things together at plate, Blue Wahoos dominating Amaya is the Marlins’ No. 9 prospect who was acquired from the Dodgers in the Miguel Rojas trade.

MAY 15, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

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APRIL 9, 2023 • MLB.COM

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