URGENT UPDATE: Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya has been carted off the field following a serious left ankle injury during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on July 12, 2023. Amaya sustained the injury while stepping on first base in the eighth inning of the Cubs’ 4-1 victory.
As Amaya beat out an infield single, his foot landed awkwardly at the front of the base, causing him to twist in the air before landing on his back in visible pain. Eyewitness reports indicate that he was in distress as Cubs trainers rushed to his side. He was eventually lifted onto a cart, covering his face with a towel as he was driven off the field.
This incident comes just a day after Amaya was reinstated from the 60-day injury list, where he had been sidelined since May 25 due to a left oblique strain. Prior to his injury, the 26-year-old had a solid showing, hitting .280 with four home runs and 25 RBIs over 27 games. The Cubs have not yet provided details on the severity of his current injury.
Reese McGuire took over running duties for Amaya following the incident. The Cubs’ next steps will be crucial as they assess the extent of Amaya’s injury and its impact on their season. Fans and teammates alike are anxiously awaiting updates, with concerns growing over the potential loss of a key player.
Amaya’s situation is a stark reminder of the unpredictability of sports injuries and their impact on team dynamics. Cubs fans are urged to stay tuned for further announcements regarding his condition and the team’s response.
Follow this developing story as more information becomes available.
