MIGUEL AMAYA NEWS

Slugs third homer Amaya went 1-for-2 with two walks and a two-run home run in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Cardinals.

Impact After sitting out the matinee, Amaya took Kyle Gibson deep in the second inning of the nightcap for his third homer of the year, helping the Cubs to an early 4-2 lead that slipped away late. The 25-year-old backstop has been alternating starts with Tomas Nido over the last week, and the arrangement seems to be agreeing with Amaya -- he's gone 5-for-12 with a double, a home run and three RBI in his last four games.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in win Sunday Amaya went 2-for-3 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 5-0 win over the Angels.

Impact Amaya has been seeing less playing time recently, with the newly signed Tomas Nido seemingly taking over as Chicago's top catcher. The 25-year-old Amaya still has some upside, but after hitting .214 in 53 games last year as a rookie he's only batting .194 this season. If he can't get his bat going a bit more, Amaya will likely stick in a reserve role, which caps his fantasy value.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Getting extended time off Manager Craig Counsell said Saturday that the Cubs are giving Amaya extra time off to work through his struggles at the plate, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Amaya is slashing .186/.249/.256 with two home runs and 15 RBI this season, but since June 1 those numbers have dipped to .167/.231/.200. Tomas Nido is starting behind home plate Saturday, and he figures to see more full-time work moving forward while Amaya works on things offensively.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting again Saturday Amaya isn't in the Cubs' lineup for Saturday's game versus the Angels.

Impact Saturday will mark the fourth time in five games that Amaya has sat down in favor of Tomas Nido, who will draw the start at catcher and bat ninth. The two backstops are still likely to split reps behind the plate going forward, though it appears Nido has emerged as the preferred option.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Tuesday Amaya isn't in the Cubs' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Phillies.

Impact Amaya will take a seat Tuesday after going just 1-for-10 at the plate over his last four games. Tomas Nido will start at catcher instead while batting ninth.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Day off Monday Amaya is not in the starting lineup Monday against the Giants.

Impact Amaya will take a seat after he went 1-for-3 with a strikeout in Sunday's series finale versus the Mets. Tomas Nido will take over behind the plate and bat eighth in the opener versus San Francisco.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting down Saturday Amaya isn't in the Cubs' lineup for Saturday's game against the Mets, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Amaya will receive a day off Saturday after tallying a base hit in each of his last three games. His absence will allow Tomas Nido to make his first start behind the plate as a Cub.

JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs sign veteran catcher Tomás Nido, designate Yan Gomes for assignment

The Chicago Cubs have signed veteran catcher Tomás Nido and designated Yan Gomes for assignment

JUNE 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out of Cubs' lineup Amaya is not in the lineup for Saturday's game versus the Cardinals.

Impact Yan Gomes will do the catching for Shota Imanaga. Amaya had started four of the previous five contests but will begin this one on the bench.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

Gibson dominates, Pagés homers as Cardinals beat Cubs 3-0

Kyle Gibson pitched two-hit ball over seven innings, Pedro Pagés broke a scoreless tie when he led off the eighth with his first career homer and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the C...

JUNE 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'He will improve': Cubs bullish on Amaya turnaround CINCINNATI -- Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya called for a Justin Steele slider with two strikes against Spencer Steer in the fourth inning on Fri...

JUNE 8 • MLB.COM

Surging Reds beat Cubs 3-2 for 6th straight victory

Nick Lodolo allowed one run through six innings and Tyler Stephenson had a two-run double as the surging Cincinnati Reds beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2 for their sixth straight victory

JUNE 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Taking seat Wednesday Amaya is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest in Milwaukee.

Impact Amaya caught the last two games and six of the previous eight contests, but he'll receive some rest Wednesday. Yan Gomes will be behind the plate for the Cubs.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals rally in the eighth and then hold off Cubs for a 7-6 victory

Brendan Donovan had a two-run single, Lars Nootbaar added an RBI triple and the St. Louis Cardinals rallied in the eighth inning and then held off the Chicago Cubs for a 7-6 victor...

MAY 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Getting rest Thursday Amaya is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Amaya will receive a breather as Chicago and Atlanta wrap up their series with a day game after a night game. Yan Gomes will check in behind the dish to replace Amaya, who had started at catcher in five of the Cubs' previous six games.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Imanaga stellar again, Cubs end game with double play to edge Mets 1-0

Shota Imanaga continued the historic start to his big league career, throwing seven innings to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 1-0 win over the New York Mets

MAY 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hits bench Wednesday Amaya is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros.

Impact Though he'll give way to Yan Gomes behind the dish Wednesday, Amaya seems to have edged ahead of the veteran on the depth chart at catcher. Amaya started in four of the previous five games and owns a 302-point edge in OPS over Gomes for the season (.772 to .470).

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Shota Imanaga continues strong start to major league career as Cubs top Mariners 4-1

Shota Imanaga allowed one unearned run over 5 1/3 innings, Michael Busch homered in his third straight game and the Chicago Cubs beat the Seattle Mariners 4-1

APRIL 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Workload picking up Amaya will start at catcher and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Rockies.

Impact Heading into the regular season, Amaya looked to be the Cubs' clear No. 2 catcher, but he's operated in more of a timeshare with Yan Gomes behind the plate. The two backstops have now made three starts apiece over the Cubs' first six games, with all three of Amaya's starts coming within the last four of those contests. The 25-year-old will likely need to capture a larger role before becoming a more viable roster option in mixed leagues that start just one catcher, but he might be a worthy pickup in two-catcher leagues or NL-only leagues based on how frequently he's been playing early on this season.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

This is Miguel Amaya's year to solidify himself as the Cubs' catcher of the future The Cubs don’t know what Amaya could be at his best, which is why they have to find out soon.

MARCH 20 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Gets start Wednesday Amaya is in the Cubs' lineup Wednesday against the Giants.

Impact Amaya will start at catcher and bat ninth with Yan Gomes getting a day off. The backup catcher has not tallied a hit in his last five games with a plate appearance, going 0-for-16.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Enters lineup Sunday Amaya is starting at catcher and batting ninth in Sunday's game against the Reds.

Impact With Yan Gomes getting a day off, Amaya will enter the lineup for the second time in the last three days. The Cubs did have a doubleheader Friday, otherwise Amaya likely wouldn't have seen the lineup as frequently to begin the month. As long as Chicago remains in the playoff race, the team figures to ride the veteran Gomes, which will keep Amaya on the bench most days.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in win Sunday Amaya went 1-for-2 with a walk and a solo home run in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Royals.

Impact Amaya saw his first playing time in a week and made the most of it, blasting his fourth home run of the season in the eighth inning, which ended up being the deciding run. With the Cubs in the thick of a pennant race, veteran catcher Yan Gomes will likely see the bulk of the playing time moving forward, with Amaya capable of producing when called on. The backup role limits the 24-year-old's fantasy outlook, at least for this year.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suzuki and Amaya hit solo homers and Cubs beat Royals 4-3

Seiya Suzuki and Miguel Amaya hit solo homers, helping Kyle Hendricks and the Chicago Cubs beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting at catcher Amaya is starting at catcher and batting ninth in Friday's game versus the Cardinals.

Impact Amaya has made a nice first impression with the Cubs and looks to be the preferred No. 2 option ahead of Tucker Barnhart. If Yan Gomes is traded before the deadline, Amaya could take on some mixed league value. Gomes, who tripled twice Thursday (yes, you read that correctly), is at designated hitter Friday.

JULY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE