Yan Gomes

The Cubs officially released Yan Gomes Friday.

Fantasy Impact

The move was made after the veteran was designated for assignment. He will look to catch on with a team that is in need of a veteran catcher.

Yan Gomes has been designated for assignment by the Chicago Cubs.

Fantasy Impact

Despite the Cubs exercising a $6 million club option for Gomes this season, they will DFA him after putting up a .421 OPS in 33 games. The Cubs are expected to sign Tomas Nido to go with Miguel Amaya behind the plate.

Yan Gomes is out of the starting lineup for the Cubs Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Gomes will head back to the bench after starting Saturday. Miguel Amaya will start behind the plate and bat ninth.

Yan Gomes is in the starting lineup for the Cubs Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Gomes will bat ninth and do the catching against the Reds. He is hitting .148, with two home runs, and five RBI this season.

Yan Gomes is out of the starting lineup for the Cubs Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Gomes will head back to the bench after going hitless Wednesday. Miguel Amaya will start behind the plate and hit ninth against the Reds.