KANSAS CITY -- The Indians feature multiple contenders for both the American League's Cy Young Award and MVP trophy this season. On a talent-rich roster, catcher Yan Gomes does not exhibit the type of flash that steals the spotlight, but he has been a steady source of reliability.
Losing Gomes for an extended period of time would be a tough blow for the AL Central champions, making Sunday's optimistic forecast about the catcher's status a welcomed development in Cleveland's clubhouse. One day after a freak play led to a right hand injury for Gomes, manager Terry Francona said the catcher should be fine for the AL Division Series against the Astros.