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Imanaga stellar again, Cubs end game with double play to edge Mets 1-0

Shota Imanaga continued the historic start to his big league career, throwing seven innings to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 1-0 win over the New York Mets

MAY 2, 2024 • Associated Press

Hits bench Wednesday Amaya is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros.

Impact Though he'll give way to Yan Gomes behind the dish Wednesday, Amaya seems to have edged ahead of the veteran on the depth chart at catcher. Amaya started in four of the previous five games and owns a 302-point edge in OPS over Gomes for the season (.772 to .470).

APRIL 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shota Imanaga continues strong start to major league career as Cubs top Mariners 4-1

Shota Imanaga allowed one unearned run over 5 1/3 innings, Michael Busch homered in his third straight game and the Chicago Cubs beat the Seattle Mariners 4-1

APRIL 14, 2024 • Associated Press

Workload picking up Amaya will start at catcher and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Rockies.

Impact Heading into the regular season, Amaya looked to be the Cubs' clear No. 2 catcher, but he's operated in more of a timeshare with Yan Gomes behind the plate. The two backstops have now made three starts apiece over the Cubs' first six games, with all three of Amaya's starts coming within the last four of those contests. The 25-year-old will likely need to capture a larger role before becoming a more viable roster option in mixed leagues that start just one catcher, but he might be a worthy pickup in two-catcher leagues or NL-only leagues based on how frequently he's been playing early on this season.

APRIL 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

This is Miguel Amaya's year to solidify himself as the Cubs' catcher of the future The Cubs don’t know what Amaya could be at his best, which is why they have to find out soon.

MARCH 20, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Cubs' Miguel Amaya blasts a solo homer to extend their lead over the Giants

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Gets start Wednesday Amaya is in the Cubs' lineup Wednesday against the Giants.

Impact Amaya will start at catcher and bat ninth with Yan Gomes getting a day off. The backup catcher has not tallied a hit in his last five games with a plate appearance, going 0-for-16.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Enters lineup Sunday Amaya is starting at catcher and batting ninth in Sunday's game against the Reds.

Impact With Yan Gomes getting a day off, Amaya will enter the lineup for the second time in the last three days. The Cubs did have a doubleheader Friday, otherwise Amaya likely wouldn't have seen the lineup as frequently to begin the month. As long as Chicago remains in the playoff race, the team figures to ride the veteran Gomes, which will keep Amaya on the bench most days.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in win Sunday Amaya went 1-for-2 with a walk and a solo home run in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Royals.

Impact Amaya saw his first playing time in a week and made the most of it, blasting his fourth home run of the season in the eighth inning, which ended up being the deciding run. With the Cubs in the thick of a pennant race, veteran catcher Yan Gomes will likely see the bulk of the playing time moving forward, with Amaya capable of producing when called on. The backup role limits the 24-year-old's fantasy outlook, at least for this year.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suzuki and Amaya hit solo homers and Cubs beat Royals 4-3

Seiya Suzuki and Miguel Amaya hit solo homers, helping Kyle Hendricks and the Chicago Cubs beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3

AUGUST 20, 2023 • Associated Press

Starting at catcher Amaya is starting at catcher and batting ninth in Friday's game versus the Cardinals.

Impact Amaya has made a nice first impression with the Cubs and looks to be the preferred No. 2 option ahead of Tucker Barnhart. If Yan Gomes is traded before the deadline, Amaya could take on some mixed league value. Gomes, who tripled twice Thursday (yes, you read that correctly), is at designated hitter Friday.

JULY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs see Miguel Amaya as the real deal — a huge development for right now and the future Amaya was a well-regarded prospect early in his pro career, but injuries slowed him the past two seasons. He's turning heads this season.

JUNE 20, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Picks up start Sunday Amaya is starting at catcher and batting eighth in Sunday's game against the Orioles.

Impact Amaya takes over behind the plate with Yan Gomes getting a day off. The 24-year-old has seemingly supplanted veteran Tucker Barnhart as the backup catcher, and he's supplied a solid .815 OPS and two home runs across his first 14 games at the MLB level.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits second career homer Amaya went 1-for-3 with a walk and solo home run in Friday's win over the Orioles.

Impact Yan Gomes and Tucker Barnhart remain the Cubs' primary catchers, but manager David Ross has been getting Amaya involved when he can. The rookie has been paired up with Kyle Hendricks the last two times through the rotation and has garnered a few starts at DH against left-handed starters. Amaya's offensive upside has been on display, but as long as Gomes and Barnhart are healthy, he won't get enough at-bats to crack fantasy relevancy in standard leagues.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Another start Wednesday Amaya is starting at catcher Wednesday against the Angels.

Impact Yan Gomes and Tucker Barnhart will both ride the pine. Amaya has posted an .857 OPS through his first 29 major-league plate appearances this season with the Cubs and has now started four straight games between catcher and DH.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Amaya flourishing since latest callup with Cubs This story was excerpted from Jordan Bastian’s Cubs Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regula...

JUNE 5, 2023 • MLB.COM

Hits first MLB home run Amaya went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and two runs scored in Sunday's 7-1 win over the Padres.

Impact Amaya's home run in the third inning against Drew Carlton was the first of his MLB career. The 24-year-old, who debuted with the Cubs earlier this year, was just recalled from Triple-A Iowa on Saturday to replace Justin Steele (forearm) on the roster. Veterans Yan Gomes and Tucker Barnhart are mainstays behind the plate, but Amaya could push the issue if he hits well and Chicago decides it wants to go younger at some point.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stroman wins 4th straight start, Amaya hits 1st homer as Cubs beat Padres 7-1

Marcus Stroman pitched six strong innings to win his fourth consecutive start and rookie Miguel Amaya went 3 for 3 with his first major league home run as the Chicago Cubs defeated...

JUNE 5, 2023 • Associated Press

Recalled from Iowa Amaya was recalled from Triple-A Iowa by the Cubs on Saturday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Amaya will grab the open roster spot that is opened up by Justin Steele (forearm) being placed on the injured list. In his previous stint with the Cubs, Amaya went 3-for-13 (.213 average) with a pair of RBI over his six MLB contests.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Miguel Amaya gives the Chicago Cubs a glimpse of their future at catcher: 'He has the talent to do whatever he wants to do' Chicago Cubs left-hander Justin Steele detoured from his locker when he entered the visitors clubhouse at Nationals Park last week with a de...

MAY 12, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM

Miguel Amaya gives the Chicago Cubs a glimpse of their future at catcher: 'He has the talent to do whatever he wants to do' Miguel Amaya's work on and off the field during his week on the Chicago Cubs roster impressed the organization with what they have in the 24...

MAY 12, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Miguel Amaya put himself on the map as the Cubs' catcher of the near future Miguel Amaya looked up to Willson Contreras and earned his respect, even as he worked to someday replace him at Wrigley Field.

MAY 11, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Optioned back to Triple-A The Cubs optioned Amaya to Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact Yan Gomes is back from the concussion IL, so Amaya will return to the minors to get regular playing time. The 24-year-old went 3-for-13 (.231) with two RBI over his first six major-league games.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Monday Amaya is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact After starting three of the past four games at catcher while going 2-for-7 with a pair of RBI, Amaya will take a seat for the series opener with St. Louis while Tucker Barnhart checks in behind the dish. Amaya's run with the big club will likely come to an end soon, as Yan Gomes (concussion) took part in all baseball activities Monday and may be ready to return from the 7-day injured list later this week.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs notes: RISP problems, Hayden Wesneski's sinker and Miguel Amaya's impressive debut Wesneski had his second consecutive quality start during a tough loss in extra innings and came away impressed with Amaya's preperation.

MAY 8, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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Imanaga stellar again, Cubs end game with double play to edge Mets 1-0

Shota Imanaga continues strong start to major league career as Cubs top Mariners 4-1

Cubs' Miguel Amaya blasts a solo homer to extend their lead over the Giants

Suzuki and Amaya hit solo homers and Cubs beat Royals 4-3

Stroman wins 4th straight start, Amaya hits 1st homer as Cubs beat Padres 7-1