Cubs Giving Miguel Amaya Some Work at First Base Juuuuuust in Case - Bleacher Nation

"Miguel Amaya has shown the ability to be a plus bat in the big leagues, and it's not at all hard to imagine scenarios where you might need - or simply want - him in there at first base. Consider that, even if Moises Ballesteros is not going to be getting regular starts behind the plate, his ability to catch could free up Craig Counsell to use Miguel Amaya at first base for a Busch breather or a tough match-up."

"As camp began, you probably would've pointed to guys like Tyler Austin and Jonathon Long as the possible top back-ups, the former if it were a Busch day off against a tough lefty, and the latter if he were raking at Iowa and you needed a longer-term sub. Then, as Spring Training is wont to do, the Cubs saw Austin get knee surgery and Long go down with an elbow injury within the space of just a few days."

The Cubs face uncertainty at the backup first base position after injuries sidelined primary candidates Tyler Austin and Jonathon Long during spring training. While Michael Busch remains the primary first baseman, the team needs reliable contingency options. Matt Shaw and Moises Ballesteros offer some flexibility, but Miguel Amaya emerges as a particularly valuable solution. Amaya has been practicing infield work at first base and has extensive minor league experience at the position. His ability to hit at the major league level makes him an attractive option for either giving Busch rest days or handling difficult matchups, while his catching background provides additional strategic flexibility for manager Craig Counsell.

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