YAN GOMES NEWS

Starting at DH Gomes is starting at designated hitter and batting third in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Dodgers.

Impact The Cubs are loading up on right-handed bats against southpaw Clayton Kershaw, and it helps that Gomes has one career home run against Kershaw in four at-bats. The veteran catcher is slashing .206/.250/.353 with one home run and two RBI across 12 games so far this season.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clubs first homer Gomes went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in a 9-1 loss to Milwaukee on Saturday.

Impact Gomes was the only player to get to Milwaukee starter Eric Lauer on Saturday as his second inning solo shot would prove to be Chicago's only run. After beginning the season 5-for-13, the veteran backstop went hitless in his next 15 at-bats prior to Saturday's performance. Gomes' seasonal line now sits at .217/.250/.304 through nine games.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Gomes is starting at catcher and batting sixth in Sunday's game against the Rockies.

Impact Willson Contreras will serve as the DH in the series finale Sunday afternoon, which opens up a spot for Gomes behind the plate. This will be just the third appearance of the season for the veteran, who has two hits in eight at-bats. Gomes has some appeal as a bargain option in daily leagues when he starts, but his playing time doesn't move the needle much in standard formats.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Earns second start of season Gomes will start at catcher and bat sixth Thursday against the Rockies.

Impact Gomes will crack the lineup for only the second time in six games this season while No. 1 backstop Willson Contreras gets a breather. The Cubs have been running out a designated-hitter platoon of Rafael Ortega and Clint Frazier, so Gomes' opportunities are expected to remain limited while Contreras continues to play exclusively at catcher.

APRIL 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Soto's present, future mean most in 2022 for Nationals

No one matters as much for the Washington Nationals in 2022 and beyond than Juan Soto

MARCH 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hits first spring home run Gomes went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's Cactus League game against the Padres.

Impact Gomes is off to a bit of a slow start this spring, as he's batting just .143 through six Cactus League games, but the veteran should be just fine for the regular season. He is expected to serve as the backup to Willson Contreras at catcher, though the Cubs could trade the latter at some point this year, which would presumably open up more playing time for Gomes. As it stands, the 34-year-old likely won't see enough playing time to make much of a fantasy impact.

MARCH 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox finalize $5.5M, 2-year deal with Josh Harrison

Two-time All-Star Josh Harrison has finalized a $5.5 million, one-year contract with the Chicago White Sox

MARCH 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

White Sox agree to deal with 2-time All-Star Harrison

The Chicago White Sox filled a hole at second base, agreeing to a deal with two-time All-Star Josh Harrison

MARCH 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs notes: The search for power pitching, improving the infield defense and analyzing Yan Gomes' value Will the Cubs add any strikeout pitchers? How will they improve their infield behind a contact-oriented staff?

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Cubs give Stroman $71M, 3-year deal to improve rotation

The Chicago Cubs have landed one of the top remaining free agent starting pitchers

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Teams spend $1.4B in 1 day, then MLB locks out players

Major League Baseball teams committed to an unprecedented $1.4 billion in salaries Wednesday, hours before the league locked out players following the 11:59 p.m. expiration of the...

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs, Gomes finalize $13 million, two-year contract

The Chicago Cubs and catcher Yan Gomes have finalized a $13 million, two-year contract that includes a club option for 2024

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • DAILYHERALD.COM

AP source: Cubs, Yan Gomes agree to $13 million, 2-year deal

The Chicago Cubs have added another catcher, agreeing to a $13 million, two-year contract with Yan Gomes

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs, Yan Gomes agree to 2-year, $13 million deal: Source Gomes heads to Chicago after splitting the 2021 season between the Washington Nationals and Oakland A's.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Joins Cubs on two-year deal Gomes agreed to a two-year, $13 million contract with the Cubs on Tuesday, Craig Mish of SportsGrid.com reports.

Impact It's a bit unusual to see the Cubs give a multi-year deal to a 34-year-old when they don't appear to be close to playoff contention, but they could see Gomes as a potential mentor for their next wave of pitchers or perhaps as someone they can flip at the deadline. The veteran has been a slightly below-average hitter for most of his career, with his 93 wRC+ last season nearly matching his career wRC+ of 91. That's an unexciting mark but an adequate one for a backstop. He doesn't appear to have a path for more than backup at-bats unless Willson Contreras is traded, but he could do enough in that small role to matter in deep, two-catcher formats.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Drew Millas is a young catcher with a distinct skill set. That's intriguing for the Nationals. Millas was part of the three-player package for Yan Gomes and Josh Harrison, Getting an Arizona Fall League invite was a vote of confidence.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Not starting Saturday Gomes isn't starting Saturday's game against the Astros, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Gomes started each of the last three games and went 1-for-10 with a run, a walk and four strikeouts. Sean Murphy will start behind the dish and bat eighth.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Monday Gomes will sit Monday against Seattle.

Impact Gomes has been slightly ahead of Sean Murphy on the depth chart for much of September, but he's now been on the bench for four of Oakland's last six games. Murphy will catch Cole Irvin on Monday.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Saturday Gomes is not in Saturday's lineup against the Astros.

Impact He is in the midst of a modest six-game hitting streak, batting .350 with one home run in 20 at-bats over that stretch. Sean Murphy will start behind the dish and bat eighth.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Receives day off Gomes is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Mariners.

Impact Gomes started the last three games and will take a breather after going 3-for-10 with a solo home run and a walk. Sean Murphy will start behind the plate in his place Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Blasts 14th homer Gomes went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, walk and two strikeouts in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Angels.

Impact Gomes opened the game's scoring with a solo home run to center off Shohei Ohtani in the third inning and later walked in the ninth. The long ball was Gomes second of the week, though the backstop is slashing a poor .182/.250/.341 in 14 games this month.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Receives breather Saturday Gomes is not in the lineup Saturday against the Angels.

Impact Gomes went 1-for-5 with a run and a strikeout Friday and will take a seat for Saturday's contest. Sean Murphy will work behind the plate for the A's.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Thursday Gomes isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Royals.

Impact Gomes has gone 1-for-12 with a homer, three runs and two walks across his last four appearances. Sean Murphy will start behind the plate and bat seventh.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE