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White Sox's Jacob Amaya: Fading into platoon role
Jacob Amaya is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels.After making 14 starts at shortstop in a 16-game stretch from Aug. 30 through Monday, Amaya now finds himself on the bench for the second day in a row. He's sat in each of the Chicago White Sox's last three matchups with right-handed pitchers, as Amaya looks to have moved into the short side of a platoon at shortstop with the lefty-hitting Nicky Lopez. Since joining the White Sox on Aug. 27 after being claimed off waivers from the Astros, Amaya is slashing .244/.311/.268.
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White Sox's Jacob Amaya: Out of Saturday's lineup
Jacob Amaya is not in Saturday's lineup against the Athletics.Amaya has started 12 of the Chicago White Sox's last 13 games at shortstop since being recalled Aug. 30. He's hit .257 with two RBI and two runs scored in that span. Nicky Lopez will take over at shortstop in Amaya's place.
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White Sox's Jacob Amaya: Carving out regular role
Jacob Amaya will start at shortstop and bat ninth in Wednesday's game versus the Guardians.Amaya will make a fourth consecutive start at the shortstop position, and he'll have started 11 of the last 12. He's hitting just .233/.281/.267 so far with the Pale Hose and profiles as more of a utility infielder over the long haul, but Amaya should continue to receive regular reps down the stretch for the rebuilding Chicago White Sox.
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White Sox's Jacob Amaya: Hits in three straight
Jacob Amaya went 1-for-4 with a double Wednesday against the Orioles.Amaya drew his sixth straight start, all of which have come at shortstop. He's hit ninth in the order but has at least one hit in three consecutive games. Amaya maintained just a .638 OPS across 302 plate appearances while in Triple-A this season, so expectations should be limited.
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White Sox's Jacob Amaya: Making fourth straight start
Jacob Amaya will start at shortstop and bat ninth in Monday's game against the Orioles.He's has been the main beneficiary of middle infielder Brooks Baldwin's ongoing absence due to a right hand injury. Amaya will pick up his fourth consecutive start Monday, but he hasn't done much to justify holding down a regular role once Baldwin is healthy enough to play again. Since getting added to the Chicago White Sox's active roster last Tuesday, Amaya has gone 1-for-8 with a walk and three strikeouts.
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White Sox's Jacob Amaya: Joining big-league club
Jacob Amaya was added to the 26-man roster by the Chicago White Sox ahead of Tuesday's game versus the Rangers, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.Amaya was just claimed off waivers from the Astros on Monday and will report directly to the major-league club. The 25-year-old has hit just .223/.313/.336 across 291 plate appearances at the Triple-A level this season. Amaya is capable of handling shortstop, second base and third base and should see a decent amount of playing time down the stretch for the rebuilding White Sox.
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White Sox's Jacob Amaya: Claimed by ChiSox
The Chicago White Sox claimed Jacob Amaya off waivers from the Astros on Monday.Amaya has spent virtually all of the 2024 campaign at Triple-A Sugar Land, where he has slashed only .223/.313/.336 across 291 plate appearances. The 25-year-old is primarily a shortstop but also has extensive experience at second base and a bit at third base. Amaya will report to Triple-A Charlotte.
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Astros' Jacob Amaya: Designated for assignment
The Houston Astros designated Jacob Amaya for assignment Saturday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.With Hector Neris joining the Astros' bullpen, Amaya will lose his spot on the 40-man roster. The 25-year-old infielder went 0-for-1 during his lone game with Houston in May, and he's slashed .223/.313/.336 across 291 plate appearances at Triple-A Sugar Land.
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Astros' Jacob Amaya: Sent down to Triple-A
Jacob Amaya was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.The move will make room for Grae Kessinger (shoulder), who was activated from the 10-day IL, on the active roster. Amaya failed to reach base safely in his only big league at-bat this season.
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Astros' Jacob Amaya: Recalled from Triple-A
The Houston Astros recalled Jacob Amaya from Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.With Chas McCormick (hamstring) headed for the 10-day IL, Amaya will come up from the minors to give the Astros an additional bench bat. However, the 25-year-old infielder is slashing just .190/.297/.302 across 74 plate appearances at Triple-A, so he likely won't see much playing time while with Houston.
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