Yan Gomes should see an increase in playing time
Indians catcher Yan Gomes, currently hitting .302 with eight home runs and two steals over just 162 at-bats, should be one of the main beneficiaries of Mark Reynolds' DFA.
Gomes' main drawback this season has been a a lack of playing time, but Reynolds' departure should open up time at first base, DH, or catcher (with Carlos Santana seeing more time at first/DH) for the 26-year-old Brazilian.
Owned in 14 percent of leagues, Gomes can be added in two-catcher formats just on the hope that he sees the bulk of at-bats. In shallower formats, he's probably going to have Ryan Doumit-ish value -- his offensive upside has to be coupled with the risk of Ryan Raburn or Jason Giambi getting some of those suddenly-available at bats.
Gomes may see his value rise with playing time, but he's definitely worth an add in deeper leagues right now based on the prospect of significant at-bats the rest of the season.
