3 years agoWashington Nationals catcher Yan Gomes (oblique) was seen throwing to bases from behind home plate on Monday and took batting practice on the field, according to Jesse Dougherty of the Washington Post. This comes after reports that he was running the bases on Sunday, and was hitting in the cages on Friday. Gomes landed on the IL just before the All-Star break with a left oblique strain after slashing .266/.320/.439 with eight homers, 33 RBI and 29 runs scored over 61 games. Tres Barrera and Rene Rivera had been filling in behind the plate during Gomes' absence, but neither have been viable fantasy options. Gomes might need a brief rehab assignment before his return, but it seems he could be back before mid-August.--Michael Grennell - RotoBaller
Source: Jesse Dougherty