JUNE 20, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
MIGUEL AMAYA #9 - CATCHER - CHICAGO CUBS
8 HR •
47 RBI •
.232 AVG
8 HR
47 RBI
.232 AVG
Cubs see Miguel Amaya as the real deal — a huge development for right now and the future Amaya was a well-regarded prospect early in his pro career, but injuries slowed him the past two seasons. He's turning heads this season.
Picks up start Sunday Amaya is starting at catcher and batting eighth in Sunday's game against the Orioles.
Impact Amaya takes over behind the plate with Yan Gomes getting a day off. The 24-year-old has seemingly supplanted veteran Tucker Barnhart as the backup catcher, and he's supplied a solid .815 OPS and two home runs across his first 14 games at the MLB level.
JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Hits second career homer Amaya went 1-for-3 with a walk and solo home run in Friday's win over the Orioles.
Impact Yan Gomes and Tucker Barnhart remain the Cubs' primary catchers, but manager David Ross has been getting Amaya involved when he can. The rookie has been paired up with Kyle Hendricks the last two times through the rotation and has garnered a few starts at DH against left-handed starters. Amaya's offensive upside has been on display, but as long as Gomes and Barnhart are healthy, he won't get enough at-bats to crack fantasy relevancy in standard leagues.
JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Another start Wednesday Amaya is starting at catcher Wednesday against the Angels.
Impact Yan Gomes and Tucker Barnhart will both ride the pine. Amaya has posted an .857 OPS through his first 29 major-league plate appearances this season with the Cubs and has now started four straight games between catcher and DH.
JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Amaya flourishing since latest callup with Cubs This story was excerpted from Jordan Bastian’s Cubs Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regula...
JUNE 5, 2023 • MLB.COM
Hits first MLB home run Amaya went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and two runs scored in Sunday's 7-1 win over the Padres.
Impact Amaya's home run in the third inning against Drew Carlton was the first of his MLB career. The 24-year-old, who debuted with the Cubs earlier this year, was just recalled from Triple-A Iowa on Saturday to replace Justin Steele (forearm) on the roster. Veterans Yan Gomes and Tucker Barnhart are mainstays behind the plate, but Amaya could push the issue if he hits well and Chicago decides it wants to go younger at some point.
JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Stroman wins 4th straight start, Amaya hits 1st homer as Cubs beat Padres 7-1
Marcus Stroman pitched six strong innings to win his fourth consecutive start and rookie Miguel Amaya went 3 for 3 with his first major league home run as the Chicago Cubs defeated...JUNE 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Recalled from Iowa Amaya was recalled from Triple-A Iowa by the Cubs on Saturday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Impact Amaya will grab the open roster spot that is opened up by Justin Steele (forearm) being placed on the injured list. In his previous stint with the Cubs, Amaya went 3-for-13 (.213 average) with a pair of RBI over his six MLB contests.
JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Miguel Amaya gives the Chicago Cubs a glimpse of their future at catcher: 'He has the talent to do whatever he wants to do' Chicago Cubs left-hander Justin Steele detoured from his locker when he entered the visitors clubhouse at Nationals Park last week with a de...
MAY 12, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM
Miguel Amaya gives the Chicago Cubs a glimpse of their future at catcher: 'He has the talent to do whatever he wants to do' Miguel Amaya's work on and off the field during his week on the Chicago Cubs roster impressed the organization with what they have in the 24...
MAY 12, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Miguel Amaya put himself on the map as the Cubs' catcher of the near future Miguel Amaya looked up to Willson Contreras and earned his respect, even as he worked to someday replace him at Wrigley Field.
MAY 11, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Optioned back to Triple-A The Cubs optioned Amaya to Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
Impact Yan Gomes is back from the concussion IL, so Amaya will return to the minors to get regular playing time. The 24-year-old went 3-for-13 (.231) with two RBI over his first six major-league games.
MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Heads to bench Monday Amaya is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals.
Impact After starting three of the past four games at catcher while going 2-for-7 with a pair of RBI, Amaya will take a seat for the series opener with St. Louis while Tucker Barnhart checks in behind the dish. Amaya's run with the big club will likely come to an end soon, as Yan Gomes (concussion) took part in all baseball activities Monday and may be ready to return from the 7-day injured list later this week.
MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cubs notes: RISP problems, Hayden Wesneski's sinker and Miguel Amaya's impressive debut Wesneski had his second consecutive quality start during a tough loss in extra innings and came away impressed with Amaya's preperation.
MAY 8, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Starting Sunday Amaya is starting at catcher and batting ninth in Sunday's game against the Marlins.
Impact Amaya made his MLB debut Thursday and has seen five at-bats so far with a single hit and two RBI. The 24-year-old is around due to Yan Gomes being out with a concussion. That should make Tucker Barnhart the starter most days until Gomes returns, though Amaya could carve out a larger role if he hits. Barnhart started Saturday's game but Amaya pinch hit for him in the eighth inning.
MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
In lineup for debut Amaya is starting at catcher and batting ninth for the Cubs in Thursday's game versus the Nationals, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact It will be the major-league debut for Amaya, who received his first big-league promotion Tuesday. With Yan Gomes (concussion) out indefinitely, Amaya should see the occasional start behind Tucker Barnhart.
MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cubs dream coming true for Miguel Amaya with big-league call-up "He's had a long, hard road to get to this point," Cubs manager David Ross said of Amaya.
MAY 3, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Miguel Amaya's injury-plagued path finally leads to his 1st call-up to the Chicago Cubs. 'It hasn't been easy,' the catching prospect says. The Chicago Cubs called up 24-year-old catcher Miguel Amaya, his first promotion to the big leagues.
MAY 3, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Patrick Mooney: Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya after telling his... - The Athletic Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya after telling his parents that he got called up to the big leagues from Double-A Tennessee: “They started crying....
MAY 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Cubs call up C Miguel Amaya from Double-A With catcher Yan Gomes under evaluation for a potential concussion, the Chicago Cubs recalled catcher Miguel Amaya from Double-A Tennessee
MAY 2, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM
Recalled from Double-A Amaya was recalled Tuesday from Double-A Tennessee, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact Amaya will join the Cubs ahead of Tuesday night's game against the Nationals after Yan Gomes took a backswing to the helmet Monday. A former top-ranked prospect, Amaya was sporting an impressive 1.070 OPS with four home runs through 13 games this season at the Double-A level. Gomes, though, has yet to be placed on the IL and so this could wind up being a short stay in the bigs for the 24-year-old catcher.
MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Healthy again at Double-A Amaya (foot) has started at catcher in two of Double-A Tennessee's first four games, going 1-for-7 with a solo home run.
Impact Amaya didn't make an appearance during the Cubs' Cactus League slate until March 28, but he showed enough improvement in his recovery from the Lisfranc fracture in his left foot that he suffered while playing with the Double-A club last September to avoid a stint on the injured list to open the 2023 campaign. The 23-year-old was limited to serving exclusively as a designated hitter in 2022 after he returned from Tommy John surgery, but he looks like he'll be able to play catcher on a full-time basis this season.
APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Optioned to Double-A Amaya (foot) was optioned to Double-A Tennessee by the Cubs on Friday.
Impact Amaya has yet to play this spring after suffering a Lisfranc fracture last September, although he's supposed to be close. Once healthy, he'll continue to hone his craft at Tennessee.
MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nearing spring debut Amaya (foot) took reps at catcher and hit during a simulated game Saturday and could make his Cactus League debut in the near future, LaMond Pope and Meghan Montemurro of the Chica...
Impact Amaya looks to be nearing the finish line in his recovery from the Lisfranc fracture he sustained to his left foot while playing at Double-A Tennessee in mid-September. The 23-year-old backstop, who had already missed the first three months of the season while recovering from Tommy John surgery, served exclusively as a designated hitter for Tennessee but was expected to be ready to handle reps behind the plate in the Arizona Fall League had the foot injury not nixed those plans. Amaya said that he felt comfortable while making throws behind the plate Saturday, and his foot presented no complications while he was hitting. Once he makes his spring debut, Amaya should be in the clear for the start of the minor-league season in early April.
MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Working toward return Amaya (foot) said Thursday he has yet to be fully medically cleared, though he has resumed some baseball activities, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Impact Amaya suffered a Lisfranc fracture in his left foot last season with Double-A Tennessee. There is no word yet on whether he'll be ready for the start of the minor-league season, but he has begun catching bullpen sessions, throwing to bases and is cleared to hit -- all good signs. The 23-year-old catching prospect slashed .278/.379/.485 in Double-A last season and will likely be bumped up to Triple-A in 2023.
FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
