Miguel Amaya will have a new partner at catcher after the Cubs signed veteran Carson Kelly, creating a solid platoon. This arrangement is particularly beneficial given Amaya's struggles against left-handed pitching, while Kelly has excelled in limited opportunities.

Miguel Amaya played in a career-high 117 games this year, providing the Cubs with additional depth behind the plate as they seek to strengthen their roster.

Miguel Amaya is the incumbent starter at catcher for the Cubs, facing competition from new acquisition Carson Kelly and previous offseason signing Matt Thaiss as the team prepares for Spring Training.

Miguel Amaya struggled defensively last season, particularly against left-handed pitching, recording a .163 batting average and a .462 OPS. His performance has prompted the Cubs to seek additional competition at the catcher position to provide manager Craig Counsell with more flexibility in lineup decisions.

Miguel Amaya struggled offensively during his first full season as the Cubs' starting catcher, contributing to the team's ongoing issues at the position. Despite the team's efforts to improve the catching situation, Amaya's performance did not meet league averages, prompting the Cubs to explore other options. While there is hope for his development, the organization remains uncertain about his ability to become a reliable everyday catcher in the future.