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Cubs reinstate catcher Miguel Amaya and right-hander Javier Assad from the 60-day IL
Miguel Amaya returns after an oblique strain and Javier Assad comes back from season-long injury, strengthening the Cubs' roster for their upcoming series, officials said.
- Chicago Cubs reinstated Miguel Amaya and Javier Assad from the 60-day injured list ahead of their series opener against the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto.
- Both players were on the 60-day IL, with Amaya since May 25, 2025, and Assad sidelined by a left oblique strain earlier this year.
- Assad holds a 14-11 record with a 3.40 ERA, striking out 248 batters in 294 innings.
- With the roster moves, Chicago has three catchers including Amaya, and Assad will start against the Blue Jays.
- Down the stretch, this reinforcement boosts depth for the Cubs as Assad and Amaya return, adding valuable experience and flexibility.
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Miguel Amaya and Javier Assad return, Jon Berti DFA’ed in Cubs’ roster moves
The Chicago Cubs will get a boost to their lineup Tuesday, as catcher Miguel Amaya has been activated from the injured list. In addition, the Cubs have also activated pitcher Javier Assad from the 60-day injured list ahead of their series opener against the Toronto Blue Jays. In corresponding roster moves, the Cubs designated infielder Jon Berti for assignment, and optioned pitcher Nate Pearson back to Triple-A Iowa. Amaya, who has been out of a…
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Report: Cubs Roster Shuffle Sees Four Moves
With the Cubs’ roster moves today, the team has strengthened a couple of areas of need ahead of the stretch run to a hopeful postseason. There were four moves made ahead of Tuesday’s game. These included designating Jon Berti for assignment and optioning Nate Pearson to Triple-A Iowa. The final two were reinstating RHP Javier Assad and catcher Miguel Amaya from the injured list. Both Assad and Amaya have been on the 60-day IL this season, and As…
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