US EditionCubs Catcher Miguel Amaya Will Be Placed on Injured List Due to Left Oblique Strain
- Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya sustained a left oblique injury while playing against the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Cincinnati.
- The injury happened in the fifth inning on a throw to second base during an attempted steal by Cincinnati's shortstop, which led to Amaya leaving the game.
- Manager Craig Counsell announced that Amaya is scheduled to have diagnostic scans in Chicago early next week, while Amaya mentioned feeling discomfort during a throw before exiting the game.
- Amaya has appeared in 27 games this season, maintaining a batting average of.286 while contributing four home runs and driving in 25 runs. Counsell highlighted that Amaya has delivered several key hits for the team.
- Amaya will be placed on the injured list, with uncertain recovery time, and the Cubs may call up other catchers like Moisés Ballesteros or Reese McGuire to fill the roster spot.
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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…
Winnipeg Free Press
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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