The Toronto Blue Jays are closing in on bringing back their former catcher before Spring Training
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The Toronto Blue Jays are closing in on Spring Training in a couple weeks and it looks like they are interested in possibly adding catcher Yan Gomes in the last couple weeks of the off-season.
The Blue Jays currently have a ton of news face showing up to Spring Training with Andres Gimenez, Nick Sandlin, Anthony Santander, Jeff Hoffman and Max Scherzer along with 16 non-roster invites.
While familiar faces like Cavan Biggio, Spencer Horwitz, and Jordan Romano will no longer be around, the Jays have added some depth to the organization through signings and trades, including Andres Gimenez, Nick Sandlin, Anthony Santander, Jeff Hoffman, and Max Scherzer. -Shushkewich
The Blue Jays interested in possibly signing veteran catcher Yan Gomes prior to Spring Training
The Blue Jays have added a couple catchers this off-season but still do not have a lot of depth behind the plate within their organization which is why they could be interested in signing Yan Gomes.
Gomes could be a solid option for the Blue Jays on a minor league deal as he could end up impressing at Spring Training and possibly fighting for the back up catcher spot but if they not they will have a solid option if injuries come up throughout the season.
With the catching market starting to thin out with Spring Training so close, Gomes is one of the last names remaining out there for catching depth and the Jays have a bit of an open backfield for who will work with Alejandro Kirk this season, with the competition being between Tyler Heineman, Christian Bethancourt, and Ali Sanchez. Add in Gomes on a MiLB deal and see who triumphs from the four. -Shushkewich
The Blue Jays drafted Gomez back in 2009 and he finally made the team in 2012 and played in 43 games that season before being traded.
Gomes' time in Toronto came to an end when he was part of a package that sent him to the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for Mike Napoli and Esmil Rogers.
A name that Blue Jays fans may recognize, Brazilian Yan Gomes was drafted by Toronto in the 10th round in 2009 out of Barry University and played 43 games for Toronto in 2012 before being traded to Cleveland during the 2012/2013 offseason in exchange for Mike Napoli and reliever Esmil Rogers. Since then, Gomes has spent the past 12 years suiting up for the Guardians, Cubs, A's, and Nationals, with the catcher winning a World Series ring with Washington in 2019. -Shushkewich
While Gomes is 37 years old, he does have a ton of experience in the MLB and could definitely be a great option for the Blue Jays.
If they sign him to a minor league deal, it would be a great decision since it is a low risk, high reward move.
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