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Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 16

Iowa Cubs Wrap: Miguel Amaya rehabs

Myrtle Beach right-handed starter Jose Florentino was named to the Carolina League All-Star team. Iowa Cubs left-hander Austin Gomber was named International League Pitcher of the Week.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / August 14

Cubs’ Miguel Amaya Shares His Emotions After Leaving Blue Jays Game With Injury

Chicago Cubs starting catcher Miguel Amaya returned to the lineup on Wednesday for the first time since May 25. The 26-year-old has a .280 batting average with four home runs and 25 RBI on the season, but he had been out since May 25 due to a left oblique strain and was just activated from the 60-day IL.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 14

Chicago Cubs’ 23-year-old rookie penciled in to an interesting spot in the lineup

The Chicago Cubs have had an interesting series north of the border, dropping the first game to the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1, but came back last night off a dominant pitching performance from Cade Horton and tied the series.

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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 14

Chicago Cubs catcher carted off with scary injury

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.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 14

Cubs 4, Blue Jays 1: Cade Horton shines, but Miguel Amaya is injured

This should be a happy game recap, as the Cubs got yet another stellar pitching performance from Cade Horton and enough of a varied offense to defeat the Blue Jays 4-1 and even up their series in Toronto.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / August 14

Without Miguel Amaya, Cubs look to take finale in Toronto

The Chicago Cubs aim to salvage a split of their road trip Thursday afternoon when they play the decisive game of a three-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 13

Cubs Set To Promote Top Prospect For MLB Debut

The wait for a Chicago Cubs top prospect to make his Major League debut appears to be over. Jesse Rogers of ESPN reported on Wednesday that the Cubs would promote Owen Caissie to the Majors before Thursday's game with the Toronto Blue Jays.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / August 13

Cubs C Miguel Amaya (ankle) carted off, headed back to IL

Miguel Amaya's return from the injured list lasted less than one full game. The Cubs catcher was carted off the field in the eighth inning of Chicago's Wednesday game in Toronto after falling to the ground as he crossed the first base bag awkwardly while beating out an infield hit to shortstop.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / August 14

2025 Injury Report: Updates on Amaya, Cruz, Garcia

The Rangers placed Adolis Garcia, who’s hitting .188 since the break, on the 10-day IL on August 13, part of what was a busy day on the injury front. Oneil Cruz was also placed on the injured list, while Miguel Amaya will require a stint after another injury.

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Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 14

Cubs catcher lost to injury on same day he returns from IL

Cubs catcher lost to horrific-looking injury on same day he returns from IL

After working to return to the Chicago Cubs' lineup following an oblique injury, Miguel Amaya suffered a gruesome-looking injury in his first game back with the Cubs on Wednesday night.

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Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 12

Cubs roster move: Miguel Amaya and Javier Assad activated, Jon Berti DFA

To refresh your memory, Miguel Amaya suffered an oblique injury on this play against the Reds May 24 [VIDEO]. View Link Which was too bad for him and the team, as Amaya was having a breakout season, batting .280/.313/.505 (26-for-93) with nine doubles and four home runs in 27 games.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 1

Chicago Cubs make roster moves after deadline: Amaya, Ballesteros among affected

The Chicago Cubs have taken a lot of heat in the aftermath of what many feel was an underwhelming haul prior to Thursday’s trade deadline. Now one game behind the red-hot Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central Division, the team’s quick start is in the past and reality is setting in that they may have to fight their way to the postseason after all.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 18

Chicago Cubs: Injury updates on three key pitchers and catcher Miguel Amaya

The Chicago Cubs come back from the All-Star break just one game ahead of the red-hot Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central Division and with some roster holes they’d like to fill before the July 31 trade deadline.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 28

Cubs catcher likely out four to six weeks

Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya hit the injured list over the weekend due to a left oblique strain. At the time of his IL placement, the team indicated that Amaya was headed for imaging to determine the severity of the injury.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 25

Cubs Sensational Free Agent Catcher Signing Pays Off After Amaya Injury

The Chicago Cubs have done a sensational job this season of being able to get production on offense from numerous places on any given night. For a lineup full of players who were already perceived to be stars, there have been a ton of more unheralded names to have big years as well and be able give the Cubs another level of power.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / May 25

Cubs place C Miguel Amaya (oblique) on 10-day IL

The Chicago Cubs placed Miguel Amaya on the 10-day injured list Sunday morning and selected fellow catcher Reese McGuire from Triple-A Iowa. The move involving Amaya was expected after he sustained a left oblique strain on a throw to second base during the fifth inning of Chicago's 6-4 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 25

Chicago Cubs make controversial decision after putting Miguel Amaya on IL

The Chicago Cubs didn’t have an easy solution at catcher after the team placed Miguel Amaya on the injured list due to an oblique injury. Amaya exited in the fifth inning of the Cubs’ 6-4 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday night in front of 40,409 fans at Great American Ball Park.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 24

Cubs to place Miguel Amaya on IL with oblique strain

The Cubs were dealt a blow to their lineup on Saturday when catcher Miguel Amaya exited their game against the Reds due to an oblique issue.

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Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / May 24

Cubs Catcher Miguel Amaya Set to Land on Injured List

The Chicago Cubs saw catcher Miguel Amaya leave their game against the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday. After the game, manager Craig Counsell announced to multiple reporters that Amaya would end up on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique injury.