The Cleveland Indians tried to make a splash at last year’s trade deadline by bringing in Jonathan Lucroy, and fans are now seeing why.
After a 2016 season in which Indians catchers struggled while dealing with injuries, Yan Gomes and Roberto Perez came into this season healthy and looking to change the narrative. That has not happened.
Gomes’ 0-5 night on Tuesday highlighted his start to the year, in which he is slashing .228/.315/.376. He isn’t doing horrible, but he certainly isn’t an effective piece of the lineup.
Then there is Perez, who has only played in 27 games this season.