YAN GOMES NEWS

Drives in two in nightcap Gomes went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double and two RBI in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Mets.

Impact Gomes sat for the matinee but returned and played well in the nightcap. The veteran is splitting time at catcher with Willson Contreras, and both players are also seeing time at DH. Contreras remains a prime trade candidate, however, so Gomes could see his playing time increase assuming he's not also traded. He's posted a middling .213/.231/.311 slash line with three home runs and 12 RBI through 51 games, so he doesn't project as a great fantasy asset even if his role grows.

JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat for matinee Gomes isn't in the lineup for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Mets.

Impact Gomes started Thursday's series opener against the Mets and went 1-for-4. However, he'll get a breather for Saturday's matinee while Willson Contreras starts behind the dish with Patrick Wisdom serving as the designated hitter.

JULY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Wednesday Gomes isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Orioles.

Impact Gomes went 0-for-3 during Tuesday's series opener and will be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games. Willson Contreras is starting behind the plate while Rafael Ortega serves as the designated hitter.

JULY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Sunday Gomes is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact P.J. Higgins will step in behind the dish for the series finale after Gomes caught each of the Cubs' last three games while going 0-for-9. Though top backstop Willson Contreras appears to have moved past a hamstring injury, he still may see ample starts as a designated hitter during the final week before the All-Star break, which should continue to open up reps at catcher for Gomes.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Riding pine Wednesday Gomes isn't in the lineup Wednesday against Milwaukee.

Impact Gomes went 2-for-8 with a run and a strikeout over his last two games, but he'll get a breather Wednesday. P.J. Higgins is starting behind the plate and batting seventh.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Sunday Gomes is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Gomes will retreat to the bench for the series finale after he started in each of Chicago's last three games at catcher or designated hitter while going 1-for-9 with a double, an RBI and a run. P.J. Higgins will check in for Gomes behind the dish while Willson Contreras serves as the Cubs' DH.

JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Wednesday Gomes isn't in the lineup Wednesday against Colorado.

Impact Gomes started in the last six games but hit just .185 with a run and a strikeout. Willson Contreras is starting behind the plate while Rafael Ortega takes over in left field.

JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Serving as DH Saturday Gomes is serving as the DH and batting seventh in Saturday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Gomes will be making his fourth straight start, as the Cubs are using both him and Willson Contreras together regularly. Despite the playing time, Gomes hasn't been a great fantasy option with a .606 OPS and just three home runs and eight RBI across 35 games.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench for second straight Gomes is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game in Pittsburgh.

Impact Gomes will sit for the second game in a row and looks like he'll be more of a part-time player after he received more work behind the plate last week while manager David Ross showed more of a willingness to deploy Willson Contreras as a designated hitter. Contreras should still pick up starts as a DH every now and then, but Ross appears content to rotate a number of players at that spot in the lineup rather than reserving it strictly for Contreras or Gomes. Ian Happ will handle the non-defensive role Tuesday while Contreras starts behind the plate.

JUNE 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Monday's lineup Gomes isn't starting Monday against the Pirates.

Impact Gomes went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts during Sunday's series finale against Atlanta and will be held out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games. Willson Contreras is starting behind the dish while Rafael Ortega serves as the designated hitter.

JUNE 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Saturday Gomes isn't starting Saturday against Atlanta, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact Gomes started in five of the last seven games and hit .238 with a solo homer, two runs and five strikeouts. Willson Contreras will start behind the dish while Rafael Ortega serves as the designated hitter Saturday.

JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Enters lineup Friday Gomes is starting at catcher and batting seventh in Friday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Gomes got Thursday off but will return Friday, marking his fifth start in the last eight games. In his last four starts, the veteran has batted .294 with a solo home run and two runs scored. With Gomes catching, Willson Contreras will serve as the DH.

JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back on bench Thursday Gomes is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Padres.

Impact Since coming off the 10-day injured list Friday, Gomes has proceeded to start in four of the Cubs' subsequent six games while going 5-for-17 with a solo home run and an additional run. He'll be back on the bench for the day game after a night game, but Gomes looks as though he'll play more frequently than the typical No. 2 catcher since the Cubs often deploy top backstop Willson Contreras as a designated hitter.

JUNE 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Trevino ends stalemate, red-hot Yankees edge Cubs 2-1 in 13

Pinch-hitter Jose Trevino finally broke a stalemate in the 13th inning with a game-winning single that gave the New York Yankees a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs

JUNE 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs cut Frazier, put Stroman on IL; Miley hurt again

Outfielder Clint Frazier was designated for assignment in a surprise decision by the Chicago Cubs, who also placed pitcher Marcus Stroman on the 15-day injured list with right shou...

JUNE 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back from injured list Gomes (oblique) was activated from the 10-day injured list Friday, Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact Gomes has been out just over two weeks with a strained left oblique, and he'll rejoin the big-league roster without the need for a minor-league rehab assignment. The 34-year-old has a .651 OPS in 24 games this season and should reclaim No. 2 catching duties behind starter Willson Contreras.

JUNE 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs-Orioles postponed by rain; makeup set for Aug. 18

The interleague game between the Chicago Cubs and Baltimore Orioles was postponed by a relentless rain shower that started shortly before the scheduled start and never let up

JUNE 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes swings at live BP Gomes (oblique) took batting practice on the field Tuesday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Gomes has been on the shelf since May 25 with a left oblique strain, but the fact that he's able to take some swings against live pitching suggests that the worst of the injury is still behind him. The 34-year-old will still likely need to go through full catching and baserunning work before potentially heading out on a minor-league rehab assignment.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Votto homers, triples, shouts at reliever as Reds beat Cubs

Joey Votto homered and tripled, then shouted at Cubs reliver Rowan Wick during a tense ending to the Cincinnati Reds’ 4-3 win over Chicago

MAY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lands on IL The Cubs placed Gomes on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a left oblique strain, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Gomes was positioned for an uptick in playing time after top backstop Willson Contreras (hamstring) was on the bench for a third straight game in Tuesday's 11-4 win over the Reds, but Gomes' own injury ultimately proved to be a longer-term concern than Contreras'. P.J. Higgins will pick up another start behind the plate Wednesday in Cincinnati while Contreras continues to heal up, but the Cubs' decision not to call up another catcher in a corresponding move suggests that Contreras' injury remains a day-to-day issue.

MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched with oblique tightness Gomes was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the Reds due to left oblique tightness, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact The 34-year-old was set to serve as Chicago's designated hitter but is now out of the starting nine with the oblique issue. Starting catcher Willson Contreras (hamstring) is also banged up, leaving P.J. Higgins to work behind the plate.

MAY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Enters lineup Saturday Gomes is starting at catcher and batting fourth in Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Meanwhile, Willson Contreras will serve as the DH as the Cubs load up on right-handed hitters against lefty Madison Bumgarner. Gomes is 0-for-2 in his career against Bumgarner, though he does own a career .818 OPS against southpaws, while his mark against righties dips to .677.

MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Collects three more hits Monday Gomes went 3-for-5 with a double, a run scored and an RBI in Monday's win over the Pirates.

Impact Gomes had two hits and a home run Saturday, didn't start Sunday, then returned to the lineup with three more hits Monday. He's not going to supplant Willson Contreras as the team's top catcher anytime soon, but as was the case Monday, both players can be in the lineup at the same time, with one of them getting the DH role. Gomes caught Monday with Contreras as the DH. If this arrangement becomes more permanent, Gomes should see his fantasy value increase, as he'll be playing a bit more regularly than a typical backup catcher.

MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Blasts second home run Gomes went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two total RBI in Saturday's win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Gomes hit a homer in the fourth inning, his second of the season, to tie the score at 1-1. He then singled home a run in the ninth inning to put the Cubs ahead 2-1 in a game they ended up winning 4-2. Gomes is behind Willson Contreras in the catching pecking order, though both players have logged some time at DH to get their bats in the lineup at the same time.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gomes hits HR, go-ahead single to lift Cubs over D-backs 4-2

Yan Gomes hit a solo homer and added a go-ahead single in the ninth inning to lift the Chicago Cubs over the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-2

MAY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS