Cubs Catcher Miguel Amaya Will Be Placed on Injured List Due to Left Oblique Strain
- Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya injured his left oblique while playing in Saturday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati on May 24, 2025.
- Amaya injured himself while attempting to throw out a runner stealing second base in the fifth inning, leading to his departure from the game.
- After the game, Amaya said he felt something strange in his throw and could not continue, and manager Craig Counsell confirmed imaging tests will happen Monday or Tuesday in Chicago.
- In 27 games this season, Amaya has posted a.286 batting average with 25 RBIs and four homers, and Counsell highlighted that he has contributed several key hits.
- The Cubs will place Amaya on the injured list and may call up veteran catchers Moisés Ballesteros or Reese McGuire as temporary replacements while the team waits for test results.
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Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya leaves game vs. Reds due to left oblique strain
Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya left in the fifth inning of Saturday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds due to an left oblique strain. Amaya appeared to suffer the injury on a throw when Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz stole…
Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya leaves game against Cincinnati Reds with left oblique strain
CINCINNATI — Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya exited the game against the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday because of a left oblique strain. Amaya threw to second base on Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz’s successful steal attempt with nobody out in the fifth inning and appeared to be in discomfort after the play, prompting manager Craig Counsell and a trainer to check on him. Amaya tried to stretch his upper body and loaded his arm to test a throw be…
Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya expected to go on injured list with strained left oblique
CINCINNATI — Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya described the throw to second base as “normal.”The pitch was high and inside, with Reds designated hitter Austin Hays spinning out of the way. But Amaya still had room to maneuver into position and get rid of the ball quickly, but not quite quickly enough to nab speedy Elly De La Cruz as he stole second.In the Cubs’ 6-4 loss to the Reds on Saturday, the fifth inning already had started to unravel. And as Am…

Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya will be placed on injured list due to left oblique strain
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Miguel Amaya faces injury battle as Chicago Cubs prepare for crucial catcher challenge against Cincinnati Reds
In the high-stakes world of Major League Baseball, every player’s contribution is crucial, but for the Chicago Cubs, the recent turn of events has put them in a particularly challenging spot. The team’s catcher, Miguel Amaya, found himself sidelined during a pivotal game against the Cincinnati Reds. This development has thrust the Cubs into a crucial catcher challenge as they navigate the remainder of the season without one of their key players.…
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