The Chicago Cubs will keep three catchers on the big-league squad after they activated Miguel Amaya from the 60-day injured list before Tuesday’s series opener.

The Cubs have reinstated catcher Miguel Amaya and right-hander Javier Assad from the 60-day injured list, with Assad slated to start the series opener against the AL East-leading Blue Jays.

The Chicago Cubs welcomed back a starting pitcher but he, combined with a flagging offense, were not able to help them beat the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday.

THIS DAY IN CUBS HISTORY: Miguel Montero led off the bottom of the 10th with a home run and the Cubs walked off the Brewers 3-2, the sixth win in what would eventually become a nine-game winning streak. It happened 10 years ago today, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015.

The Chicago Cubs and Toronto Blue Jays match up on Tuesday, August 12 to begin a three-game set that could end up being a World Series preview, with first pitch set for 7:07 p.m. ET on TBS. The Cubs have seen their advantage in the NL Central disappear thanks to Milwaukee's red-hot play,

On Wednesday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the Toronto Blue Jays (69-50) hosting the Chicago Cubs (67-50) at 7:07 p.m. ET. The Blue Jays are a home favorite (-122) against the Cubs (+102).