Gomes aims to return for postseason push

OAKLAND — Yan Gomes has no hard feelings over the Indians’ attempt to trade for catcher Jonathan Lucroy last month. Right now, all Gomes is worried about is getting ready to potentially help Cleveland down the stretch and maybe in October

In the hours leading up to Monday’s game against the A’s, Gomes went through a workout in right field at the Coliseum, continuing his comeback from a separated right shoulder. The catcher did agility drills and then played catch up to 105 feet while a handful of teammates looked on.

If the Indians hold steady and reach the postseason, Gomes wants to be available.

“Absolutely,” Gomes said. “I’m trying to get there before [that] and get that last push in.”

Gomes sustained his shoulder injury on July 17 during a fall at first base in a game against the Twins and was shelved the following day. Prior to the Aug. 1 non-waiver Trade Deadline, Cleveland attempted to improve its catching situation by acquiring Lucroy, going as far as reaching an agreement with the Brewers on a multi-player package.

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