Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell gave an update on catcher Miguel Amaya after leaving the game on Wednesday with a scary injury.
Cubs Reveal Miguel Amaya Injury Diagnosis After Leaving Blue Jays Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya returned to the lineup on Wednesday after being absent since May 25 due to a left oblique strain. The 26-year-old was the team's primary catcher before suffering the injury, and he has a .281 batting average with four home runs and 25 RBIs this season.
The Cubs used Carson Kelly and Reese McGuire behind the plate during Amaya's absence, but he was slotted right back into the starting lineup against the Toronto Blue Jays. His return was expected to be a positive development for a team atop the National League wild-card standings entering Wednesday.
However, the Panamanian left the game early after landing awkwardly while stepping on first base. He had to be carted off the field in Toronto.
Cubs Provide Amaya Update After Tough Turn of Events
After the game, Cubs manager Craig Counsell revealed the initial injury report in an interview with Marquee Sports Network's Taylor McGregor.
"Left ankle sprain, x-rays were taken, negative on the X-rays, which is great," Counsell said. "A little concerned, obviously, at the time of the injury. It's swollen up pretty good already. It's an IL. It's a bad break, bad luck, unfortunately, and we're going to miss him."
The initial injury looked much worse, so that is a silver lining. However, the dark cloud is Amaya is headed back to the IL less than a day after being activated off the 60-day IL.
Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya was carted off the field after injuring his leg stepping on first
— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) August 14, 2025
This was his first game back from the 60-Day IL with an oblique injury pic.twitter.com/R309K3wLIr
It's a devastating blow for Amaya, who worked hard to get back to the Cubs lineup only to land right back on the IL.
In a corresponding move, the Cubs are calling up outfielder Owen Caissie, who is their No. 2 prospect, as they approach the final six weeks of the season.
The Cubs finish the series against the Blue Jays on Thursday before returning home for an eight-game homestand against the Pittsburgh Pirates and Milwaukee Brewers.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Aug 14, 2025, where it first appeared.
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