
Miguel Amaya
Chicago Cubs • #9 • C
Miguel Amaya, Chicago Cubs, Placed On 10-Day Injured List Due To Left Oblique Strain
Miguel Amaya of the Chicago Cubs has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain.
What It Means
Miguel Amaya's placement on the injured list means the Cubs will need to adjust their lineup. Carson Kelly, who has a batting average of .301 with 9 home runs and 24 RBIs, will likely take over as the starting catcher. Reese McGuire could also see more playing time as the backup catcher.
Amaya has been performing well this season with a .280 batting average and an OPS of .818. In the last 7 games, he has a .345 average with 9 RBIs. His absence will be felt in the upcoming game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park.