Tomas Nido wont have to wait long to see the Mets. Nido, , signed with the Cubs ahead of this weekends series against his former team beginning Friday at Wrigley Field, . The Cubs designated veteran catcher Yan Gomes for a signment in the corresponding move. The Cubs signed Tomas Nido on Wednesday. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST The Mets moved on from Nido, 30, earlier this month after welcoming back starting catcher Francisco Alvarez from the injured list. The team had to decide between Nido, known for his defense, and the hot-hitting Luis Torrens, , to serve as Alvarezs backup. Explore More Nido Hurricanes Store Jersey had slashed just .229/.261/.361 in 90 plate appearances this season, along with three homers and eight RBIs. The Mets ultimately went with the hot hand, choosing Torrens and designating Nido for a signment on June 11. He then signed with Chicago upon clearing waivers and being released on June 17. Nido has only played with the Mets since being drafted in the eighth round in 2012. Tomas Nido celebrates with Reed Garrett. Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports It was a tough one, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said of the decision. Ive been saying it the past week, were facing a really difficult decision here because of the two guys that were playing. Obviously, Nido did a hell of a job. With a guy like Nido, who has been in this organization for a long time, he means a lot to this team and a lot of guys in that room. Nothing but respect for him. There is an opening for playing time on the north side of Chicago, with former top-100 prospect Miguel Amaya hitting just .188 with a .519 OPS spanning 52 games. Cubs starting catcher Miguel Amaya. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con The Cubs are struggling mightily since peaking at eight games above .500 on April 26, having lost 30 of their last 48 games entering Wednesdays series finale against the Giants at Wrigley Field. The Mets, meanwhile, have enjoyed having Alvarez back in the lineup, with the team going 7-1 in his eight games since being activated. Luis Torrens won the backup job. Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports Torrens has received only eight at-bats since Alvarezs activation but has three hits in that time, that helped the Mets pull away Sunday after the Padres made it close late. Hes batting .333 with a .750 OPS and a staggering 1.135 OPS in 24 at-bats. Dmitry Orlov Jersey