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Chicago Cubs catcher carted off with scary injury

Originally posted on ChiCitySports | By Tyler Koerth | Last updated Aug 14, 2025 12:43 PM ET

After a long recovery from an oblique strain, Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya was recently activated off the 60-day injured list. A day after returning to the big leagues, he suffered a scary ankle injury at first base that required him to be carted off the field. Thankfully, he seems to have avoided any major injury, but a trip back on the injured list is in his future.

Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya carted off with scary injury

In the eighth inning, Amaya hit an infield grounder, was hustling to first base on what was a close play, and appeared to step awkwardly on the bag. He went stumbling down, was in immediate pain, and had to be carted off the field.

Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya was carted off the field after injuring his leg stepping on first

This was his first game back from the 60-Day IL with an oblique injury pic.twitter.com/R309K3wLIr

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X-rays on Miguel Amaya were negative

MLB: San Francisco Giants at Chicago Cubs May 6, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya (9) hits a two run home run during the third inning against the San Francisco Giants at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

Post game, manager Craig Counsell revealed that the x-rays taken on Amaya were negative, meaning no fracture occurred. While this is good news, serious ankle sprains can still require a lengthy recovery. As a result of the injury, Amaya will be placed back on the injured list.

In wake of Amaya’s injury, the team is reportedly calling up top prospect Owen Caissie. No roster move has been announced yet, but Jesse Rogers of ESPN was on the news.

This article first appeared on ChiCitySports and was syndicated with permission.

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