Overview

• Miguel Amaya exited the fifth inning of Saturday's game against the Reds after experiencing discomfort during a throw as Elly De La Cruz stole second base.
• The injury has been diagnosed as a left oblique strain, and Amaya has been placed on the injured list pending further imaging in Chicago early next week.
• Head athletic trainer Nick Frangella assessed Amaya on the field before he attempted a test throw, winced, and was removed from the game.
• Carson Kelly, who has been splitting catching duties with Amaya, took over behind the plate and is expected to handle primary catching responsibilities for now.
• The Cubs are evaluating their depth at catcher, with prospects Moisés Ballesteros and Reese McGuire under consideration for a potential call-up.