Yan Gomes provided a steady influence behind the plate that kept pitchers in line and runners at first base, regardless of how he was swinging the bat. He will be missed. Pending future moves, the Indians’ starting catcher is Roberto Perez. Also, let the speculation begin on that PTBNL.
Cleveland Indians trade catcher Yan Gomes to Washington Nationals for three players; restructuring of team payroll has begun | cleveland.com - Hoynsie goes straight to the salary.
Yan Gomes traded by Indians for prospects - What can be said for now is that the Tribe dealt from an area of perceived depth, saved money and received a couple of controllable pieces in outfield prospect Daniel Johnson (No.