Jacob Amaya - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Nets MiLB deal from Arizona The Diamondbacks signed Amaya to a minor-league contract Dec. 4.

Impact Amaya has a solid glove but has slashed a measly .147/.183/.161 across 154 plate appearances in the majors. He will give the Diamondbacks some infield depth at Triple-A Reno.

DECEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Four White Sox Players Elect Free Agency Following 2025 Season After moving between the White Sox and Triple-A Charlotte this season, Bryse Wilson, Jacob Amaya, Joshua Palacios and Mike Clevinger have hi...

OCTOBER 6 • SI.COM

Opts for free agency Amaya elected free agency Friday, Jack Ankony of SI.com reports.

Impact Amaya appeared in 37 games for the White Sox this season, but he posted only a .260 OPS while in the majors. He slashed .250/.352/.420 across 219 plate appearances at Triple-A Charlotte, however, which should be enough for other clubs to be interested in bringing him in on a minor-league contract.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Opts for free agency Amaya elected free agency Friday, Jack Ankony of SI.com reports.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Clears waivers The White Sox outrighted Amaya to Triple-A Charlotte on Monday, Jack Ankony of SI.com reports.

Impact Amaya will remain in the White Sox organization after he was recently designated for assignment for the second time this season following a brief stint in the big leagues. The 26-year-old could see regular playing time at Charlotte, but he's unlikely to be in store for much more than the occasional start in the middle infield if he resurfaces in Chicago again later this season.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox activate INF Chase Meidroth, designate INF Jacob Amaya for assignment

The Chicago White Sox have activated Chase Meidroth from the 10-day injured list

AUGUST 15 • Associated Press

White Sox activate Chase Meidroth, designate Jacob Amaya ahead of Royals series The Chicago White Sox reinstated infielder Chase Meidroth from the 10-day injured list and designated infielder Jacob Amaya for assignment a...

AUGUST 15 • THESTATE.COM

DFA'd by Chicago The White Sox designated Amaya for assignment Friday.

Impact The White Sox needed to make room for Chase Meidroth (thumb" returning from the 10-day injured list. Amaya appeared in 36 games for Chicago this season and slashed a paltry .106/.139/.121 with one double, eight RBI, seven runs scored, two stolen bases and a 3:16 BB:K across 73 trips to the plate.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox just made weird roster moves that featured 3 former Dodgers Former Dodgers Jacob Amaya and Gus Varland swapped places on the White Sox's roster, and Chicago released Noah Syndergaard.

AUGUST 9 • DODGERSWAY.COM

White Sox place rookie shortstop Chase Meidroth on 10-day injured list with thumb contusion

The Chicago White Sox placed rookie shortstop Chase Meidroth on the 10-day injured list with a right thumb contusion ahead of their series finale against the Seattle Mariners

AUGUST 7 • Associated Press

Contract selected The White Sox selected Amaya's contract from Triple-A Charlotte on Thursday.

Impact Amaya was booted off the 40-man roster back in May but has made his way back onto the active roster as a replacement for the injured Chase Meidroth (thumb). The 26-year-old Amaya will likely fill a reserve infielder role.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Clears waivers Amaya has cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Charlotte on Saturday, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Impact Amaya was DFA'd by the White Sox on Friday after going 6-for-62 with a 2:15 BB:K over 68 plate appearances in the majors to begin the campaign. The 26-year-old will look to get his bat on track while with the Triple-A club.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox place LHP Tyler Gilbert on the 15-day injured list with a knee injury

The Chicago White Sox have placed left-hander Tyler Gilbert on the 15-day injured list with a sprained MCL in his left knee

MAY 17 • Associated Press

Miguel Castro makes White Sox debut after coming over in a trade with the Astros

The Chicago White Sox have acquired right-hander Miguel Castro in a trade with the Houston Astros

MAY 16 • Associated Press

DFA'd by White Sox The White Sox designated Amaya for assignment Friday.

Impact The 26-year-old opened the campaign as Chicago's primary shortstop, but he's fallen into a reserve role the past few weeks and has now been removed from the 40-man roster. Amaya had a horrid start to the campaign with a .097/.119/.113 slash line through 68 plate appearances.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Vaughn homers as the White Sox beat the Marlins 6-2 to stop a 4-game slide

Andrew Vaughn homered and the Chicago White Sox beat the Miami Marlins 6-2 to stop a four-game slide

MAY 10 • Associated Press

Losing out on playing time Amaya is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers.

Impact Amaya will take a seat for the fourth time in six games and may have moved into a part-time role. Though he's the best defensive shortstop on the White Sox roster, Amaya has been an easy out at the plate, slashing .078/.107/.098 over 57 plate appearances on the season.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Idle Friday Amaya isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Athletics.

Impact Amaya has been in a notable slump at the plate recently, going 0-for-13 over his last nine games and logging just three hits since the start of April. He'll give way to Brooks Baldwin at shortstop Friday, creating an opening in the lineup for Nick Maton to serve as Chicago's DH.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Getting afternoon off Amaya is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Twins.

Impact Amaya will give way to Bobby Dalbec at shortstop after previously starting in each of the previous five contests. Though he's a dependable defender, Amaya has been one of the majors' least-productive hitters this season, slashing .087/.120/.109 over 50 plate appearances.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Getting regular work at shortstop Amaya will start at shortstop and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Twins.

Impact Following Chase Meidroth's promotion to the big leagues on April 11, Amaya appeared to be at risk of falling into a part-time role, but Meidroth's move to the injured list just over a week later has since reopened a regular spot in the middle infield. The White Sox aren't yet comfortable deploying Brooks Baldwin at shortstop on an everyday basis, so the more defensively savvy Amaya could end up seeing the bulk of the starts at the position while Baldwin handles more of a utility role. Most of the value Amaya brings in the field has been negated by his ineptitude at the plate, however; among the 300 MLB hitters who have logged 40 plate appearances this season heading into Wednesday's action, the 26-year-old ranks 299th with a .234 OPS.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies first extra-base hit Amaya went 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI on Friday against the Red Sox.

Impact Amaya has started six straight games at shortstop and 11 of 13 games overall. He's struggled mightily, collecting only four hits across 33 at-bats, though he did manage his first extra-base hit of the season Friday to account for his two RBI. The addition of Chase Meidroth could threaten Amaya's playing time, though the White Sox have a number of moving pieces, so the situation will be worth monitoring.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox halt eight-game losing streak with win over Red Sox Omar Narvaez had three RBIs, Jacob Amaya and Miguel Vargas each delivered two-run doubles and Davis Martin pitched six-plus strong innings a...

APRIL 12 • THESTATE.COM

White Sox halt eight-game losing streak at Red Sox's expense Omar Narvaez had three RBIs, Jacob Amaya and Miguel Vargas each delivered two-run doubles and Davis Martin pitched six-plus strong innings a...

APRIL 12 • SACBEE.COM

Infielder Chase Meidroth makes successful big league debut with the Chicago White Sox

It was quite a day for Chase Meidroth and the Chicago White Sox

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

White Sox players Korey Lee and Mike Tauchman placed on 10-day injured list

The Chicago White have placed catcher Korey Lee and outfielder Mike Tauchman on the 10-day injured list

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

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