The Washington Nationals are nearing a deal to add their second catcher of the offseason.
According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Nationals are close to a deal to acquire catcher Yan Gomes from the Cleveland Indians. It’s unclear what the Nationals would be giving up in return.
#Nationals in serious discussions with #Indians about a trade for catcher Yan Gomes, sources tell The Athletic.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) November 30, 2018
According to Rosenthal, the aim would be to pair Gomes with Kurt Suzuki, who was signed earlier this month.
#Nationals’ goal would be to pair Gomes with the newly signed Kurt Suzuki, giving them a formidable combination at catcher.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) November 30, 2018
Gomes is signed through 2021, so he probably won’t come cheap. Though dealing with injuries, he still hit .266 with 16 home runs in 112 games for Cleveland last season.
