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Cubs designate catcher Yan Gomes for assignment, sign Tomas Nido

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Chicago Cubs catcher Yan Gomes has been designated for assignment, the team announced Wednesday.

Gomes, a 13-year veteran who was playing on a $6 million option in his third season with the Cubs, is hitting a career-low .154 with 2 home runs and 7 RBIs.

He will be replaced on the roster by Tomas Nido, who was signed by the Cubs after his released from the New York Mets on June 5 amid his own offensive struggles. Nido was hitting .