C - Chicago Cubs
- Age 27
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
Availability
Miguel Amaya went 2-for-4 with two runs scored, a home run, and two runs batted in to help the Cubs to a 10-2 victory over the Nationals on Saturday.
Fantasy Impact
Amaya made his first start of the year behind the plate as Carson Kelly got the start for the Cubs in the opener. Amaya had an RBI single and came around to score in the second and then launched a solo shot off of Washington starter, Miles Mikolas, in the fourth. He hit .281 with four home runs and 25 RBI in 28 games last season and should form a formidable duo behind the plate with Kelly for the Cubs this season.
Miguel Amaya has been getting some reps at first base for the Chicago Cubs this spring and could potentially see some innings there while backup first baseman Tyler Austin recovers from knee surgery.
Fantasy Impact
Amaya has 37 games of minor league experience at first base, but has only seen two games at Double-A at the position over the last four years. The Cubs are seemingly planning to carry three catchers and, with Michael Busch as the only healthy first baseman, at bats could be had for Amaya at both positions. Amaya could see some starts at first against lefties if all goes well during the spring.
Miguel Amaya is with the Chicago Cubs but is not expected to be part of the Wild Card Series roster for the series against the San Diego Padres.
Fantasy Impact
Amaya is recovering from a left ankle sprain he suffered on August 14. He said he is ready and available to play if needed in the playoffs and did some baserunning on Monday.
Miguel Amaya will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday.
Fantasy Impact
Amaya will begin his rehab assignment as the designated hitter, even though he's not yet 100 percent healthy. He is expected to transition to playing catcher at some point during the assignment.
Miguel Amaya has slowed down activity recently due to some lingering issues.
Fantasy Impact
Amaya has been on the injured list since August 14 with a left ankle sprain. The Chicago Cubs are hopeful he can begin a minor league rehab assignment before the regular season concludes.
