Cubs place Amaya on 10-day IL after ankle sprain, Caissie recalled

Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya was carted off the field in Toronto after a left ankle injury suffered while attempting to beat out an infield single in the eighth inning, an incident that came just one day after he was activated from the injured list. Amaya’s setback prompted the Cubs to place him on the 10-day injured list, with top prospect Owen Caissie recalled from Triple-A Iowa to bolster a depleted catcher position. X-rays taken after the play showed no fracture, but Amaya’s ankle was described as sprained and swollen, ensuring he will miss additional time.

The incident occurred as Amaya jogged toward first base on a ground ball, appearing to beat the throw but landing awkwardly at the front of the base. He crumpled to the dirt and, after a tense delay, was transported off the field on a cart, visibly emotional. Cubs manager Craig Counsell said the immediate reaction in the dugout was one of concern, noting that Amaya’s injury seemed serious from the moment it happened.

“We were a little concerned, obviously, at the time of the injury,” Counsell said after the game. “Negative on the X-rays, which is great. We were a little concerned, but it’s swelling up pretty good...