Gomes excited to give Nationals a boost

Although Washington wasn’t on Gomes’ radar, he was one of the catchers being eyed by Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo from the start of the offseason. Washington acquired Yan Gomes to pair at catcher with Kurt Suzuki, who signed as a free agent on Nov. 20. The duo will be capable of giving the Nationals an offensive boost, which has been lacking for two seasons from the position.