In a surprising move, the Chicago Cubs have designated catcher Yan Gomes for assignment and signed Tomás Nido to take his place behind the plate. Gomes, who struggled throughout the season, had been batting a mere .154 with two home runs in 33 games and 91 at-bats. Additionally, his difficulty in throwing out runners was evident, with only three successful attempts out of 24 tries.

Nido, a 30-year-old player with experience in eight seasons with the New York Mets, will now don the Cubs' uniform. This year, he has shown some improvement compared to Gomes, with a batting average of .229, three home runs, and an OPS of .622 in 32 games and 83 at-bats. His success rate in throwing out base stealers, at 19 percent, is just below the MLB average of 21 percent.

With this move, it is anticipated that Miguel Amaya will become the Cubs' primary catcher, with Nido serving as his backup. Amaya, a promising prospect, will now have the opportunity to showcase his skills and take on a more significant role within the team.

The decision to part ways with Gomes reflects the Cubs' desire to make changes and revitalize their lineup in hopes of improving their performance. Despite Gomes' struggles, his departure is not without surprise, as he was initially expected to provide stability behind the plate for the Cubs.

As fans look forward to seeing the impact of Nido and the development of Amaya, the Cubs will be closely watched to see if these changes can help propel the team towards success. The addition of Nido brings experience to the catching position and could potentially provide support both offensively and defensively.

Only time will tell if these roster adjustments will pay off for the Cubs and turn their season around. In the meantime, fans eagerly await the next chapter in the Cubs' journey as they take on new challenges with Nido and Amaya leading the way.