MIGUEL AMAYA NEWS

Absent from Wednesday's lineup Amaya is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Athletics.

Impact He'll sit in favor of Carson Kelly, who is getting his second start in the series after hitting for the cycle Monday. It's been a fairly even split between Amaya and Kelly so far this season in terms of playing time, with Amaya drawing five starts to Kelly's four.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Absent from starting nine Amaya isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Athletics.

Impact This marks Amaya's second game off of the young regular season after also sitting down for Friday's matchup against the Diamondbacks. Carson Kelly is starting behind the plate and will bat ninth in Amaya's absence.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Resting Friday Amaya is not in the Cubs' starting lineup against the Diamondbacks on Friday.

Impact Amaya drove in five runs during Thursday's 10-6 win over Arizona. He'll get a break Friday while Carson Kelly serves behind home plate and bats ninth against Diamondbacks' right-hander Merrill Kelly.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Drives in five runs Amaya went 2-for-5 with two doubles and five RBI during Thursday's 10-6 win against the Diamondbacks.

Impact The 26-year-old started behind the plate and batted ninth in the Cubs' domestic opener, and he powered the offense with a three-run double in the fifth and a two-run double in the ninth. Amaya has been bright spot in his first two games of the season, going 3-for-8 with three doubles and six RBI, which could help him move up from the bottom of the lineup.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 28 • DAILYHERALD.COM

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MARCH 28 • KANSASCITY.COM

MLB's opening day: Bearded era begins with a win for the Yankees; Ohtani goes deep for the Dodgers

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MARCH 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Deadspin | Miguel Amaya drives in 5 as Cubs down Diamondbacks Deadspin | Miguel Amaya drives in 5 as Cubs down Diamondbacks

MARCH 28 • DEADSPIN.COM

Miguel Amaya has 2 doubles and 5 RBIs to lead the Cubs past the Diamondbacks 10-6

Miguel Amaya hit two doubles and had five RBIs, Ian Happ added a homer, double and three RBIs and the Chicago Cubs beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 10-6 on Thursday night

MARCH 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Provides offense in 2025 opener Amaya went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI in Tuesday's 4-1 defeat to the Dodgers in Tokyo.

Impact The Cubs could only muster three hits against Yoshinobu Yamamoto and four relievers, and Amaya provided all the offense on a second-inning double. The catcher managed to carry over a strong spring performance into his 2025 debut, and while veteran Caron Kelly will see some playing time, Amaya could seize a larger role behind the plate if he gets off to a hot start.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Yamamoto, Ohtani deliver in return to Japan, Dodgers beat the Cubs 4-1 in season opener

Yoshinobu Yamamoto threw five strong innings, Shohei Ohtani had two hits and scored twice and the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 4-1 in M...

MARCH 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The best team in the National League? For two days in Japan, it's looked like the Hanshin Tigers

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MARCH 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Smoking areas in clubhouse, no pitch clock: MLB players get a little taste of baseball in Japan

The Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers can party like it’s 2022 on a baseball field for a few days in Japan, and even like it’s 1982 off of it

MARCH 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stays hot Saturday Amaya went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's Cactus League game against the Mariners and is now batting .524 this spring with a 1.450 OPS.

Impact Amaya has been scorching hot this spring, as he's gone 11-for-21 across seven contests, with two doubles and two home runs. The 26-year-old has more upside than Chicago's other catcher, veteran Carson Kelly, and Amaya could seize a majority share of the playing time as the season progresses if he continues to show promise at the plate.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Continues strong spring play After going 2-for-3 in Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Padres, Amaya is now batting an even .500 this spring.

Impact Amaya is 9-for-18 with a home run and two RBI so far in Cactus League play. The 25-year-old is slated to split time behind the plate with offseason acquisition Carson Kelly this season, though Amaya could seize a larger share of playing time if he continues to show progress as a hitter. He finished with an OPS below .700 each of the last two years but flashed more offensive upside as he came up through the minors.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

How Cubs envision catching partnership between Miguel Amaya and Carson Kelly The Cubs signed Kelly this offseason to a two-year deal.

MARCH 1 • SUNTIMES.COM

Could see role reduced With the Cubs adding Carson Kelly earlier in the offseason, Amaya may have to settle for a smaller role behind the plate, Jordan Bastian and Adam McCalvy of MLB.com report.

Impact Amaya went from 53 games played as a rookie in 2023 to 117 games last year, but he's yet to really make his mark at the plate, as he posted an OPS below .700 in each of the two seasons. Kelly also hasn't been a consistent offensive threat at the MLB level, though the 30-year-old does at least give the Cubs a veteran presence at catcher. Both players may end up splitting time until one of them seizes a larger role. The situation dampens Amaya's 2025 fantasy outlook to a degree, but he could still emerge as a useful player if he starts to hit like he did in the minors a few years ago.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Tucker says he is open to long-term deal with Cubs after trade from Astros

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DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs acquire All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker in trade with the Astros

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DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Sunday Amaya is absent from Sunday's lineup against the Reds.

Impact Christian Bethancourt will start behind home plate and bat seventh in the Cubs' regular-season finale. Barring a pinch-hit appearance, Amaya will end the 2024 regular season slashing .232/.288/.357 with eight home runs and 47 RBI across 363 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup with solid effort Amaya went 2-for-4 with a walk, an RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's 10-4 win over the Phillies.

Impact After sitting out Monday's game, Amaya returned to the lineup and rattled off his second straight two-hit effort dating back to Sunday. The catcher has a .653 OPS so far this season, which is a step back from last year's .688 mark. Amaya has yet to really take off offensively at the MLB level, though he stands a decent chance of once again being Chicago's starting catcher in 2025, at least to start the season.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup with solid effort Amaya went 2-for-4 with a walk, an RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's 10-4 win over the Phillies.

Impact After sitting out Monday's game, Amaya returned to the lineup and rattled off his second straight two-hit effort dating back to Sunday. The catcher has a .653 OPS so far this season, which is a step back from last year's .688 mark. Amaya has yet to really take off offensively at the MLB level, though he stands a decent chance of once again being Chicago's starting catcher in 2025, at least to start the season.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Monday Amaya is not in the lineup for Monday's contest in Philadelphia.

Impact Amaya homered in Sunday's win over the Nationals but will receive a day of rest for Monday's series opener against the Phillies. Christian Bethancourt will catch and bat eighth for the Cubs.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Goes yard in win Amaya went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and a double in Sunday's 5-0 win over the Nationals.

Impact Amaya hit the Cubs' third homer off Washington starter Jake Irvin when he went deep in the fourth inning. That blast snapped a nearly month-long power drought for Amaya, who went 14-for-58 (.241) over 21 contests between homers. The catcher is up to a .229/.287/.360 slash line with eighth homers, 45 RBI, 30 runs scored, 13 doubles and two triples across 347 plate appearances this season. He appears set to close out the year as the No. 1 catcher ahead of Christian Bethancourt.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shota Imanaga stars as the Chicago Cubs beat the Washington Nationals 5-0

Shota Imanaga pitched seven crisp innings in his sixth consecutive win, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Washington Nationals 5-0

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS