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Chicago also optioned right-hander Nate Pearson
to Triple-A Iowa and designated infielder Jon Berti for
assignment in moves announced before Tuesday's 5-1 loss at
Toronto.
The 28-year-old Assad started the series opener against the AL
East-leading Blue Jays. He allowed four runs and eight hits in
four innings in his first big league game since Sept. 25, 2024,
at Philadelphia.
“Just trying to keep working. Trying to keep working at it,”
Assad said through a translator. “The good thing is I feel good.
I feel healthy, and I feel like when you feel healthy, you can
make those adjustments.”
The 26-year-old Amaya had been on the injured list since May 25
with a left oblique strain. He hit .280 with four homers and 25
RBIs in 27 games prior to the injury.
The addition of Amaya gives Chicago three catchers on its active
roster. The Cubs also have Carson Kelly and Reese McGuire behind
the plate.
Assad had been sidelined by a left oblique strain. He is 14-12
with a 3.47 ERA in 71 major league appearances, including 48
starts.
Pearson went 0-1 with a 9.20 ERA in 11 games across three stints
with the Cubs this season.
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