Career
Miami Marlins
On January 11, 2023, the Dodgers traded Amaya to the Miami Marlins for Miguel Rojas.[6] Amaya was optioned to the Triple-A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp to begin the 2023 season.[7] In 58 games, he hit .278/.346/.472 with nine home runs and 35 RBIs.[2] On June 17, 2023, Amaya was promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[8] He made his major league debut the next day, recording his first MLB hit.[9] Amaya played in four games for Miami in his rookie campaign, going 2–for–9 (.222) with no home runs, two RBI, and one stolen base.
Amaya was optioned to Triple–A Jacksonville to begin the 2024 season.[10] On April 2, he was designated for assignment following the acquisition of Emmanuel Rivera.[11]
Chicago White Sox
On August 26, 2024, Amaya was claimed off waivers by the Chicago White Sox.[14] In 23 games for Chicago, he batted .179/.225/.194 with no home runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. Amaya was designated for assignment by the White Sox on January 8, 2025.[15]
On January 16, 2025, Amaya was claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles.[16] He was designated for assignment following the signing of Dylan Carlson on January 27.[17] On February 3, Amaya was claimed back off waivers by the White Sox.[18] In 33 appearances for Chicago, he batted .097/.119/.113 with seven RBI and two stolen bases. On May 16, Amaya was designated for assignment by the White Sox; he cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A Charlotte Knights the next day.[19] On August 7, the White Sox added Amaya back to their active roster.[20] He went 1-for-4 (.250) with one RBI in three games before being designated for assignment for a second time on August 15.[21] Amaya cleared waivers and was sent outright to Charlotte on August 18.[22] He elected free agency on October 3.[23]
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