The Cleveland Indians head into tonight’s game with a plus-106 run differential, but there has been a glaring hole on offense all season.
The catcher slot in the lineup has been dismal since the beginning of the season and does not seem to be getting any better. The injured Yan Gomes is on the DL with a .165 batting average, while Roberto Perez owns a .102 average and Chris Gimenez is above the Mendoza Line with a .217 average.
Gomes is due to come back before the end of the regular season, but the way he played up until he got injured showed the need for an upgrade at the catcher position.