Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the Cubs get rid of Yan Gomes?
The Cubs designated Yan Gomes for assignment because their planned catching duo of Gomes and Miguel Amaya failed throughout the 2024 season. They replaced him with veteran catcher Tomás Nido.
How bad has Miguel Amaya been defensively this season?
Amaya ranks 67th among all MLB catchers in average pop time at 2.03 seconds to second base, making him worse than every other starting catcher in baseball. He has only caught ONE runner stealing this entire season.
What are Miguel Amaya's offensive stats for 2024?
Amaya is hitting .191/.253/.518 with only two home runs and 14 RBIs. He's essentially never getting on base and not driving in any runs.
Who is Moises Ballesteros and could he help the Cubs?
Ballesteros is a 20-year-old catching prospect who has been flying up the Cubs' minor league system and recently made the jump to Triple-A. He's been raking in the minors and could be the internal answer to their catching problems.
Is Tomás Nido an upgrade over the Cubs' previous catchers?
Nido is only a slight improvement over Gomes and is described as a less-than-average career catcher. He's not expected to make things much better for the Cubs' catching situation.