Yan Gomes
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Yan Gomes had a strong performance at the plate on Wednesday, going 3-for-3 with a home run and two RBI, helping the Cubs to a 10-4 victory over the Cardinals.
Fantasy Impact
Gomes has been a solid contributor for the Cubs this season, hitting .324 with six home runs and 15 RBI in 20 games played. With a 0.399 wOBA and 0.298 BABIP, Gomes has been a valuable asset to fantasy teams in need of a catcher.
Yan Gomes has been activated from the 7-day concussion IL Wednesday. He will be in the starting lineup vs the Cardinals.
Fantasy Impact
Gomes has been out since May 1st but will slot right back into the starting lineup Wednesday. He has been better than expected to start 2023, hitting .294 with a 123 wRC+.
Chicago Cubs catcher Yan Gomes mashed a two-run homer as part of a four-hit night in a win over the San Diego Padres Tuesday.
Fantasy Impact
Gomes clubbed a two-run shot off Padres pitcher Blake Snell in the second inning before adding three singles, one additional RBI, and an additional run scored in a massive night at the plate. He's sharing playing time with the glove-first Tucker Barnhart behind the dish but Gomes is now hitting .309 with five homers and an .898 OPS that should help him gain more playing time moving forward.
Yan Gomes went 2-for-4 at the plate for the Cubs Sunday, singling and blasting a solo home run in a 7-3 loss to the Dodgers.
Fantasy Impact
Gomes is swinging a hot bat at the plate for the Cubs, picking up hits in six of his last seven games while also driving in runs in five of his last seven contests for the club. The veteran catcher has offered fairly steady output for fantasy managers to this point, posting a .754 OPS with eight runs scored, four home runs, and nine runs batted in so far this season.
Chicago Cubs catcher Yan Gomes will start on the bench for the second straight game Thursday against the Dodgers.
Fantasy Impact
Gomes didn't appear in Wednesday's game against the A's and will begin Thursday's contest on the bench again. The veteran is off to a solid start as he's hit three homers and driven in eight runs along with a steal in 11 games. Tucker Barnhart will start for the second straight day behind the plate Thursday.
