Miguel Amaya

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.

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Miguel Amaya is "still weeks away" from a return.

Fantasy Impact

Since landing on the injured list with a left ankle sprain on August 14, Amaya has progressed to running on a treadmill. Counsell said earlier in the week that he's "optimistic" the catcher will return this season. While he is out, Carson Kelly will continue to serve as the Cubs' starting catcher.

Miguel Amaya has resumed light activity.

Fantasy Impact

Amaya, who landed on the injured list with a left ankle sprain on August 14, has already resumed light activity. Cubs manager Craig Counsell said he is "optimistic" that Amaya can return this season. While he is sidelined, Carson Kelly will continue to serve as the Cubs' starting catcher.