John Antonoff / for the Sun-Times
MESA, Ariz. – There are always a lot of catchers in spring training camp. The team needs depth at the position throughout the year, but it also needs backstops for all the bullpens and live batting practice sessions scheduled throughout the day.
The Cubs are set up right now to rely on the duo of Yan Gomes and Miguel Amaya again this season. Just a few years ago, they had a revolving door of backup catchers paired with Willson Contreras, using nine different catchers in 2021.