As the Chicago Cubs were nearing the end of their postseason drought on Sept. 17, catcher Miguel Amaya intently watched on one of the TVs in the Principal Park weight room.

Amaya, who was expected to be an important part of Chicago’s run this season, quietly celebrated on his own as Cubs outfielder Ian Happ hauled in the final out and set off a champagne-soaked celebration in the visiting clubhouse in Pittsburgh.

“My heart was there,” Amaya said.

Amaya has had to watch from afar for most of the team’s success this season. But the Cubs catcher is still hoping he can be a part of the fun at some point this season. Amaya is scheduled to catch for the Iowa Cubs during the team’s regular-season finale at Principal Park on Sept. 21. After that, he could potentially return to the Chicago Cub

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