Gomes went 3-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run in Wednesday's 10-4 win over the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Gomes missed a little over a week due to a concussion, but he returned to the lineup with a bang. The veteran catcher is now batting a robust .324, which would be a new career high, with six home runs and 15 RBI in 20 games. Tucker Barnhart is also in the mix, though Gomes should see the larger share of playing time with the way he's been hitting.

The Cubs activated Gomes (concussion) from the 7-day injured list Wednesday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gomes will return to the starting lineup Wednesday against the Cardinals after missing a little over a week of action. Miguel Amaya was sent to Triple-A Iowa in a corresponding roster move.

Cubs manager David Ross said Tuesday that Gomes (concussion) is close to being activated, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

It sounds like it could happen ahead of Wednesday's series finale against the visiting Cardinals. Ross was placed on the 7-day concussion injured list last Wednesday, but the move was made retroactive to last Tuesday, and he has been participating in baseball activities without issue since the weekend.

Gomes (concussion) will go through normal baseball activities Monday, Jared Wyllys of AllCHGO.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It would seem to be a good sign that Gomes' return in imminent, provided he doesn't experience any setbacks. He's eligible for activation Tuesday. Tucker Barnhart and Miguel Amaya have been sharing catching duties since Gomes' concussion.

Gomes (concussion) was spotted taking batting practice Sunday, Mike McGraw of the Chicago Daily Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

The activity is a sign that Gomes is making progress in his recovery from the concussion he suffered last Monday, though he still hasn't received official medical clearance from the head injury. Once he's activated from the 7-day injured list, Gomes should settle back in as the Cubs' No. 1 catcher, but Tucker Barnhart and Miguel Amaya will split time at the position for now.

Gomes (concussion) will go through conditioning and light baseball activities Friday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's a significant first step as Gomes eases back into things following a concussion. The veteran catcher will be eligible for activation on May 9 and we should have a better idea over the weekend as to whether he might have a shot to return that day.

Gomes was placed on the 7-day concussion injured list Wednesday, retroactive to May 2, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gomes ultimately failed to pass through concussion protocol after taking a backswing to the head in Monday's series opener against the Nationals. Miguel Amaya was called up Tuesday and will share time behind the plate with Tucker Barnhart until Gomes is cleared to return to the Cubs' active roster.

Gomes (head) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals.

EDGE Analysis

According to Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network, Gomes hasn't yet been diagnosed with a concussion but remains in evaluation after taking a backswing to the head in Monday's series opener. He remains on the Cubs' active roster for now, but the Cubs called up Miguel Amaya from Double-A Tennessee on Tuesday to serve as backup option at catcher behind Tucker Barnhart, who will start Wednesday.

Gomes (head) is not in the starting lineup Tuesday versus the Nationals.

EDGE Analysis

Gomes took a backswing to the head early in Monday's series opener against Washington and was still being evaluated as of Tuesday afternoon. The good news is that he has not yet been placed on the injured list. Tucker Barnhart will catch and bat ninth Tuesday night against the Nats, and the Cubs have brought up Miguel Amaya to provide more depth behind the plate.

Gomes (head) has not been placed in concussion protocol after suffering a head injury during Monday's game against Washington, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gomes took a backswing to the head during the first inning and was removed from the contest as a precaution. However, he's yet to be placed in concussion protocol and is set to be re-evaluated Tuesday morning to determine his status moving forward, per McGregor. Tucker Barnhart would be in line to draw a start behind the dish Tuesday if Gomes can't go.