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Injury Oblique
Est. Return 7/1/2025
2025 Stats
AVG
.280
HR
4
RBI
25
R
14
SB
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Amaya took over as Chicago's unquestioned top catcher when the team cut Yan Gomes in June, but the youngster failed to do much with the opportunity. He batted just .232 with a .645 OPS, eight home runs and 47 RBI across 117 games. This came after hitting .214 with a .688 OPS across 53 games as a rookie in 2023. Amaya did flash a bit more offensive upside at times during his minor-league career, though his best traits as a player are probably on the defensive side of the equation, which doesn't do much for fantasy managers. The Cubs brought in Carson Kelly during the offseason, who should be the slight favorite for the No. 1 catching job. The pair are expected to split playing time, and Amaya will be difficult to trust even if he receives enough volume to be fantasy relevant. Read Past Outlooks

Out several weeks
Manager Craig Counsell said Tuesday that Amaya (oblique) will likely be out for another 4-to-6 weeks, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Amaya landed on the injured list Sunday with a strained left oblique, and the results of his MRI confirmed that he will need to spend an extended period of time on the IL. Counsell said the team hopes to have the 26-year-old back before the All-Star break. Until then, Carson Kelly (illness) will likely see the bulk of starts behind the dish with Reese McGuire filling in occasionally.
Amaya landed on the injured list Sunday with a strained left oblique, and the results of his MRI confirmed that he will need to spend an extended period of time on the IL. Counsell said the team hopes to have the 26-year-old back before the All-Star break. Until then, Carson Kelly (illness) will likely see the bulk of starts behind the dish with Reese McGuire filling in occasionally.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2023
+33%
OPS vs RHP
2025
+74%
OPS vs RHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2023vs Left | .554 | 179 | 3 | 22 | .193 | ||||
Since 2023vs Right | .738 | 440 | 14 | 68 | .253 | ||||
2025vs Left | .516 | 21 | 1 | 1 | .158 | ||||
2025vs Right | .896 | 79 | 3 | 24 | .311 | ||||
2024vs Left | .462 | 94 | 1 | 13 | .163 | ||||
2024vs Right | .708 | 269 | 7 | 34 | .256 | ||||
2023vs Left | .701 | 64 | 1 | 8 | .250 | ||||
2023vs Right | .679 | 92 | 4 | 10 | .187 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2023
+3%
OPS at Home
2025
+11%
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Since 2023Home | .694 | 302 | 11 | 41 | .237 | ||||
Since 2023Away | .676 | 317 | 6 | 49 | .234 | ||||
2025Home | .866 | 44 | 2 | 8 | .300 | ||||
2025Away | .781 | 56 | 2 | 17 | .264 | ||||
2024Home | .612 | 182 | 5 | 22 | .218 | ||||
2024Away | .678 | 181 | 3 | 25 | .245 | ||||
2023Home | .793 | 76 | 4 | 11 | .246 | ||||
2023Away | .585 | 80 | 1 | 7 | .182 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Miguel Amaya compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.18BB Rate
4.0%K Rate
22.0%BABIP
.324ISO
.226AVG
.280OBP
.313SLG
.505OPS
.819wOBA
.352Exit Velocity
87.6 mphHard Hit Rate
31.5%Barrels/PA
5.0%Expected BA
.259Expected SLG
.425Sprint Speed
23.1 ft/secGround Ball %
34.7%Line Drive %
22.2%Fly Ball %
43.1%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Amaya made his MLB debut in 2023, appearing in 53 games for the Cubs. The catcher batted .214 with a .688 OPS, five home runs and 18 RBI. Amaya struck out nearly 26% of the time, which isn't too surprising for a young player getting his feet wet in the majors. The 24-year-old's strikeout rate wasn't much lower during his time in the minors, however, so that part of his game may stick. In the minors, Amaya offset the swings and misses by consistently walking at a high rate, which propped up his on-base percentage. He only walked 7.7% of the time during his time with the Cubs in 2023, and it remains to be seen if he'll be able to push that figure upward as he settles in at the nig-league level. Amaya figures to back up veteran Yan Gomes to begin the 2024 season, which caps the former's fantasy upside in the short term. However, the Cubs may mix things up if they fall out of contention. Amaya doesn't look like a fantasy regular quite yet, but that could happen in the near future.
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Goes on IL
The Cubs placed Amaya (oblique) on the 10-day injured list Sunday.
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Set to go on IL
Cubs manager Craig Counsell said after Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Reds that Amaya will be placed on the 10-day injured list due to left oblique strain, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.
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Exits with trainer
Amaya was removed from Saturday's game against the Reds due to a left oblique strain, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.
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Slugs homer, plates five
Amaya went 2-for-3 with a homer, a double, five RBI and an additional run scored in Monday's 8-7 loss to the Marlins.
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Enters lineup Monday
Amaya is starting at catcher and batting eighth in Monday's game against the Marlins.
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Expected to land on injured list
Amaya left Saturday's game against the Reds with an oblique issue and is expected to land on the injured list, manager Craig Counsell told Mike Petraglia of MLB.com.
ANALYSIS
Amaya departed Saturday's game against the Reds due to an oblique injury. He suffered the injury during the fifth inning on a throw when Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz stole second base. Amaya is expected to undergo imaging to determine the severity of the issue Tuesday, and the organization will have a more precise timetable for his return after the tests are completed. Reese McGuire is expected to be called up to take his place on the roster, while Carson Kelly is expected to operate as the Cubs' everyday catcher for as long as Amaya remains sidelined.
Amaya departed Saturday's game against the Reds due to an oblique injury. He suffered the injury during the fifth inning on a throw when Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz stole second base. Amaya is expected to undergo imaging to determine the severity of the issue Tuesday, and the organization will have a more precise timetable for his return after the tests are completed. Reese McGuire is expected to be called up to take his place on the roster, while Carson Kelly is expected to operate as the Cubs' everyday catcher for as long as Amaya remains sidelined.