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Cubs put Yan Gomes on 7-day concussion IL, recall Javier Assad

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WASHINGTON – The Cubs put catcher Yan Gomes on the seven-day concussion injured list Wednesday, two days after he was struck in the head with a back swing. In a corresponding move, the Cubs recalled right-hander Javier Assad from Triple-A Iowa.

Gomes left the Cubs’ game Monday after the first inning. Manager David Ross said that in addition to Monday, Gomes had been hit with a couple back swings in Miami and in the Dodgers series.

Gomes presented mild symptoms, according to the Cubs. Putting him on the IL gives him time to ease back in.