MLB News: Cubs Dealt Huge Injury Blow
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Half of the Chicago Cubs' productive catching tandem is expected to be out at least a month as a result of an injury, manager Craig Counsell told reporters on Tuesday.
Miguel Amaya is expected to be out 4 to 6 weeks with an oblique strain. Amaya, who underwent an MRI after suffering the injury, is slashing .280/.313/.505 this season.
Expected to be the starter coming into the season, Amaya had ceded time to Carson Kelly, who is among the most surprising offensive forces in baseball this season.
Kelly, 30, is slashing .301/.425/.612 in his 10th major league season. Still, losing Amaya until at least the All-Star break is a big blow to the top team in the National League Central as they look to keep both their catchers fresh for what promises to be an exciting stretch run in Chicago.
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