Chicago Cubs Catcher Out 4-6 Weeks

The Chicago Cubs will be without their starting Catcher Miguel Amaya for at least 4-6 weeks after he suffered an oblique injury against the Cincinnati Reds. Amaya was trying to throw out a runner at second base when he felt something nab at his side. He was visibly upset leaving the field with the Chicago Cubs medical staff, perhaps knowing he was destined for a trip to the injured list. Craig Counsell announced that postgame imaging revealed the left oblique strain and the timetable for a possible return for the starting catcher is at least 4-6 weeks. Amaya has been playing the best baseball of his career in 2025 and will look to recapture that when he returns. In the meantime, with Amaya out the Chicago Cubs will turn to Carson Kelly, who has been one of the best back-up backstops in all of baseball this season. The team has called up Reese McGuire to step in as the new backup, although the Cubs could also recall top prospect Moisés Ballesteros for another chance at the major league level. With three viabl