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Yan Gomes had a bit of a renaissance in 2023 as a member of the Cubs. In his second season in the Windy City, the veteran backstop posted a solid .267 batting average and .723 OPS, to go along with 10 home runs and 63 RBI across 116 games. The 10 home runs were his most since 2021, while the 63 RBI were the second most of his career, behind only the 74 RBI he compiled back in 2014 with Cleveland. Those numbers don't jump off the page, but at a position that can get thin quickly, they put Gomes squarely on the map heading into 2024, particularly in two-catcher formats. The Cubs exercised his $6 million club option in November, setting Gomes up as the No. 1 catcher once again. However, 24-year-old Miguel Amaya is waiting in the wings, and he could get a chance if the Cubs fall out of contention and decide to give more playing time to young players. For now, Gomes is a solid if not spectacular fantasy catching option due to his fairly secure hold on the starting job in the short term.

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2024 -0.5-0.5 .000
2023 254.52.2 44 10 63 21 1 .267
2022 146.51.7 23 8 31 8 2 .235
3y Avg. 213.52.1 39 11 49 16 1 .253
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  • Cubs' Yan Gomes: Steady results in spring

    After going 0-for-2 in a Cactus League game against the Mariners on Friday, Gomes is batting .286 this spring. Gomes has only one extra-base hit so far in six spring games, though the .286 average is encouraging. The veteran catcher batted .308 for the Cubs last spring training, then went on to have a solid age-35 season, batting .267 and swatting 10 home runs across 116 games. His numbers may not jump off the page, but Gomes should be a solid complement to the younger Miguel Amaya this year, and both figure to see playing time.
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  • Cubs' Yan Gomes: Remaining in Chicago

    The Cubs exercised Gomes' $6 million club option for 2024 on Sunday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports. Gomes has been a steady hand behind the plate for Chicago over the past two years, and he'll be back again for a third season. The 36-year-old had a .723 OPS last year in 116 games following the departure of Willson Contreras, and he'll likely open 2024 as the Cubs' top catcher.
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  • Cubs' Yan Gomes: Hits grand slam Saturday

    Gomes went 1-for-3 with a walk, a grand slam and five total RBI in Saturday's win over the Brewers. Gomes reached the 10-homer plateau in style, as he blasted a grand slam in the first inning to get the Cubs going. The veteran catcher has been a pleasant surprise this season, as his 63 RBI are his most since he tallied a career-best 74 RBI back in 2014. It remains to be seen what the 36-year-old's role will be in 2024, though he appears to still have a little left in the tank based on this year's performance.
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  • Cubs' Yan Gomes: Sitting out day game

    Gomes is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Rockies. Gomes will get a breather after catching each of the previous three contests. Miguel Amaya will be behind the plate for Jameson Taillon.
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  • Cubs' Yan Gomes: Breather Sunday

    Gomes is not in the starting lineup Sunday versus the Diamondbacks. Gomes will get a breather after he caught all 13 innings in the Cubs' 7-6 loss to Arizona on Saturday. Miguel Amaya will take over behind the plate and bat ninth in the series finale.
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  • Cubs' Yan Gomes: Scores three times Saturday

    Gomes went 2-for-6 with a double and three runs scored in Saturday's extra-innings loss to the Diamondbacks. The Cubs and Diamondbacks ended up playing 13 innings, with Gomes behind the plate for all of them. He also contributed offensively as his strong campaign continued. The veteran is now batting .272 with a .725 OPS. Both figures would be his highest since the shortened 2020 season. In terms of full seasons, you have to go back to 2018 to find a better OPS and 2014 to find a better average for Gomes, who should continue to see heavy work as Chicago looks to clinch a playoff spot.
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  • Cubs' Yan Gomes: Sitting out Wednesday

    Gomes is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game in Colorado, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. It's a day game after Gomes had caught each of the last four contests, so it's no surprise he's getting a breather. Miguel Amaya is behind the dish Wednesday.
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  • Cubs' Yan Gomes: Tallies three hits Monday

    Gomes went 3-for-4 with three RBI in a 5-4 win against the Rockies on Monday. All three of Gomes' hits were singles, but he was plenty productive. The backstop singled home a run in the sixth inning, then recorded a two-run knock in the ninth that turned a one-run Cubs deficit into a one-run lead. Gomes has three multi-hit efforts through 10 contests in September and is slashing .323/.344/.387 with six RBI so far this month.
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  • Cubs' Yan Gomes: Getting breather Friday

    Gomes is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Diamondbacks. Miguel Amaya will do the catching for Jameson Taillon in the afternoon tilt at Wrigley Field. Gomes had started three of the last four behind the plate for the Cubs.
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  • Cubs' Yan Gomes: Gets Wednesday off

    Gomes is not in the Cubs' lineup Wednesday against the Giants. Since his last game on the bench, Gomes is 6-for-16 with three RBI in five games. Wednesday is an expected rest day for the catcher with Miguel Amaya starting behind the plate.
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  • Cubs' Yan Gomes: Collects three more hits Tuesday

    Gomes went 3-for-4 with a double, a run scored and two RBI in Tuesday's 11-8 win over the Giants. After Miguel Amaya picked up a start Sunday, Gomes has returned to go 5-for-7 across the first two games of an important series with San Francisco. The veteran catcher isn't an elite offensive option, but he's been solid with a .275 average and .741 OPS across 97 games. Gomes should continue to start most days down the stretch with Amaya available to spell him.
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  • Cubs' Yan Gomes: Two hits, RBI in Monday's win

    Gomes went 2-for-3 with a double and a RBI in Monday's 5-0 win over the Giants. Gomes returned to the lineup after getting a breather Sunday, and the veteran didn't skip a beat. He's been solid this year with a .269 batting average and .729 OPS, which are up significantly from the .235 average and .625 OPS he posted last season. Miguel Amaya should continue to spell Gomes some down the stretch, but with the Cubs fighting for a playoff spot, they'll probably use Gomes as much as possible given his production to this point.
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  • Cubs' Yan Gomes: Receives Sunday off

    Gomes is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. Gomes is 3-for-21 with a walk and an RBI in his past seven games and will take a seat for Sunday's contest. Miguel Amaya will step in behind the plate to catch for Jameson Taillon.
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  • Cubs' Yan Gomes: Sitting out afternoon game

    Gomes is absent from the lineup for the first game of Friday's doubleheader against the Reds. Miguel Amaya will do the catching for Jordan Wicks. Gomes should be back behind the dish for the nightcap.
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  • Cubs' Yan Gomes: Getting Wednesday off

    Gomes is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. The Cubs and Brewers are concluding their three-game series with a day game after a night game, so Gomes will get a breather after he was behind the dish for Tuesday's 1-0 win. Miguel Amaya will catch for starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks on Wednesday.
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  • Cubs' Yan Gomes: Sits down Saturday

    Gomes isn't in the Cubs' lineup Saturday against Pittsburgh, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. After having his five-game hitting streak snapped Friday, Gomes will get a breather for Saturday's contest. Miguel Amaya will fill in behind the plate and bat eighth.
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  • Cubs' Yan Gomes: Gets rest day

    Gomes is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox. Gomes is likely just getting a rest day after he started behind the plate in three of the last four games. With Gomes and Miguel Amaya both out of the starting nine, No. 3 catcher Tucker Barnhart will enter the lineup for the first time since Aug. 1.
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  • Cubs' Yan Gomes: Not in lineup Wednesday

    Gomes is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets. Miguel Amaya will get the start at catcher and bat ninth. Gomes takes a seat after going 2-for-4 with a double in the Cubs' win over New York on Tuesday.
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  • Cubs' Yan Gomes: Out of Sunday's lineup

    Gomes is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports. Gomes started the past four games and will head to the bench Sunday after going 1-for-15 during that stretch. Miguel Amaya will take over behind the plate and bat ninth.
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  • Cubs' Yan Gomes: Records three hits Monday

    Gomes went 3-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Monday's loss to the Reds. Gomes extended his hitting streak to nine games as his resurgent season continues. The veteran is now batting .286 with a .785 OPS. By comparison, Gomes batted just .235 with a .625 OPS last year. Due to his strong play, the 36-year-old should remain locked in as the Cubs' clear No. 1 catcher, ahead of Miguel Amaya and Tucker Barnhart.
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