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Cubs Activate Amaya and Assad, Tap Assad for Start

Jameson Taillon is expected back soon after a final rehab start in Triple-A.

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 2: Javier Assad and Miguel Amaya of the Chicago Cubs exit the field of play in a game against the Colorado Rockies at Wrigley Field on April 2, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.
Chicago Cubs pitcher Javier Assad (72) works against the Toronto Blue Jays during first inning MLB baseball action in Toronto on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Overview

  • Miguel Amaya completed a 20-day minor-league rehab and was reinstated from the 60-day injured list for Tuesday’s game.
  • Javier Assad, out since spring training with an oblique strain, was named to make his first major-league start of the season against the Blue Jays.
  • The Cubs optioned Nate Pearson to Triple-A Iowa and designated Jon Berti for assignment to clear roster spots for the returning players.
  • Amaya’s activation means Chicago will carry three catchers on its active roster as it manages catching depth.
  • Jameson Taillon has made two solid rehab starts in Iowa and is poised to rejoin the major-league rotation within days.