Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya sustained a left ankle injury after awkwardly landing while beating out an infield single against Toronto. The injury occurred in the eighth inning when his foot landed incorrectly at the front of the base, causing him to twist and fall in pain. Trainers assisted in transporting him off the field while he covered his face with a towel. Amaya had just returned from the injury list, having missed games since May 25 due to a left oblique strain. He performed well prior to the injury, with a .280 batting average over 27 games.
Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya suffered a left ankle injury after stepping awkwardly on first base while beating out an infield single in the eighth inning.
Amaya twisted in the air and landed on his back in pain, necessitating assistance from Cubs trainers and transportation off the field.
Before this incident, Amaya had recently returned from the injury list, having been sidelined since May 25 due to a left oblique strain.
In his 27 games prior to the injury, Amaya maintained a batting average of .280, including four homers and 25 RBI.
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