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April 12, 2026
Role declining
Amaya is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.
Analysis
Amaya had a brief surge in playing time to begin April, but he appears to have slid back into a part-time role behind Carson Kelly at catcher and Moises Ballesteros at designated hitter. The Cubs will keep Amaya on the bench for the third time in four games.
April 8, 2026
Taking seat Wednesday
Amaya is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays.
Analysis
Moises Ballesteros will enter the starting nine at designated hitter in place of Amaya, who had been included in the lineup as the Cubs' DH or catcher in six of the previous seven games. Amaya has compiled a .929 OPS through 20 plate appearances on the season and should continue to see fairly steady playing time while he's swinging a hot bat.