Gabriel Moreno
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Jun 20 2025Moreno was diagnosed with a hairline fracture in his right pointer finger, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno landed on the 10-day injured list Thursday due to what was initially listed as a right hand contusion. Further tests showed a more serious injury, and it appears unlikely that he'll be activated off the IL when eligible June 27. A clearer timeline for Moreno's return should be established when he returns from baseball activities, but he is in jeopardy of being sidelined through the All-Star break. Aramis Garcia was recalled from Triple-A Reno on Thursday and will serve as the Diamondbacks' backup catcher behind Jose Herrera for as long as Moreno is sidelined.
Jun 19 2025The Diamondbacks placed Moreno on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a right hand contusion. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno was first injured back on June 6 when a wild pitch struck his hand. He has been in and out of the lineup since then and unable to get over the hump with the injury, so the Diamondbacks have elected to give him some extended down time. He'll be eligible for activation June 27 and should be ready to go at that time. Jose Herrera will serve as Arizona's primary catcher while Moreno is out, and Aramis Garcia has been called up from Triple-A Reno to serve as Herrera's backup.
Jun 18 2025Moreno (hand) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jose Herrera will draw another start behind the dish while Moreno takes a seat for the third game in a row as he continues to manage a sore right hand. The Diamondbacks haven't called up another catcher from the minors, so Moreno is likely being viewed as day-to-day and could make his return to the lineup as soon as Thursday's series finale.
Jun 17 2025Moreno was scratched from the lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against Toronto due to right hand soreness, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno will take a day off Tuesday to give his hand time to recover. Meanwhile, Jose Herrera will fill in behind the dish and bat ninth for Arizona.
Jun 15 2025Moreno is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno went 1-for-8 with a run scored while starting the first two games of the series versus San Diego, and he'll head to the bench for Sunday's finale. Jose Herrera will take over behind the plate and bat ninth against righty Nick Pivetta.
Jun 11 2025Moreno is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno had been out of the lineup for three straight games due to a hand injury before returning to action Tuesday. He came up big in Arizona's 10-3 win, going 1-for-4 with a three-run home run. Moreno will retreat to the bench Wednesday for the day game after a night game, but he should operate as the Diamondbacks' primary backstop moving forward.
Jun 10 2025Moreno (hand) went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Tuesday's 10-3 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno missed three games after he suffered an injury to his right hand last Friday. He played the full game Tuesday, so he looks good to resume his status as the Diamondbacks' top catcher. His homer Tuesday was his first since May 23 versus the Cardinals, though he has been steady at the plate with just two hitless efforts in his last 16 games. Moreno is at a .277/.333/.428 slash line with five homers, 20 RBI, 28 runs scored and one stolen base across 51 contests.
Jun 9 2025Moreno (hand) is not in the Diamondbacks' starting lineup against the Mariners on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the third straight game that Moreno has been absent from the lineup after being struck on the right hand by a wild pitch in Friday's contest against the Reds. The good news for Moreno is that X-rays on his hand came back negative, but he'll begin Monday's game on the bench while Jose Herrera serves behind home plate and bats ninth.
Jun 8 2025Moreno (hand) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds, Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno is on the bench for a second straight day after he departed Friday's contest after being struck in the right hand by a wild pitch. The 25-year-old already had X-rays come back negative and should continue to be considered day-to-day, with Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona relaying that Moreno will be available to back up Jose Herrera on Sunday. Moreno could make his return to the starting nine as soon as the Diamondbacks' next game Monday versus the Mariners.
Jun 7 2025Moreno (hand) is not in the Diamondbacks' starting lineup against the Reds on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno took a wild pitch off his right hand in Friday's suspended game. The good news is that initial X-rays came back negative, but he will be out of the lineup for Saturday's contest while Jose Herrera serves behind home plate and bats ninth.
Jun 6 2025X-rays on Moreno's hand came back negative after he was taken out of Friday's game versus Cincinnati, Jose M. Romero of The Arizona Republic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno exited Friday's contest early after taking a wild pitch off his right hand, though he managed to escape the incident with just a bit of swelling. His availability going forward will depend on how swollen his hand is, so Jose Herrera may need to take over at catcher for a few days.
Jun 5 2025Moreno is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest in Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno started the first two games of the series, so he'll get a breather in Thursday's matinee. Jose Herrera will catch and bat ninth as the Diamondbacks go for the sweep.
Jun 1 2025Moreno is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno went 2-for-7 with a double, an RBI and a run while starting the first two games of the series and will sit for Sunday's finale. Jose Herrera will take over behind the plate to catch for ace Corbin Burnes.
May 28 2025Moreno is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pirates, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno started the previous four games and will receive a breather Wednesday after going 5-for-16 with a double and a triple during that span. Jose Herrera will step in behind the plate to catch for righty Zac Gallen in the series finale versus Pittsburgh.
May 26 2025Moreno went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Monday's 5-0 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Over his last nine games, Moreno is 13-for-32 (.406) with three home runs, three doubles, six RBI and eight runs scored. The catcher was one of three Diamondbacks to post a multi-hit effort in Monday's win. Moreno's surge at the plate has him up to a .277/.338/.411 slash line over 44 contests this season.
May 24 2025Moreno entered Friday's game as a pinch hitter and hit a two-run home run in a 4-3 loss to the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno batted for catcher Jose Herrera in the ninth inning and pulled the Diamondbacks closer. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo decided to pair starter Zac Gallen with Herrera, after the pitcher was rocked in his previous outing. Gallen has a better ERA this season with Herrera (3.56) than Moreno (6.89). The pitcher has a career 3.27 ERA over 34 games when paired with Herrera. The Gallen/Herrera arrangement could be how Lovullo operates going forward, so fantasy managers that roster Moreno should be cognizant of that.
May 23 2025Moreno isn't part of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno will yield to Jose Herrera behind the plate Friday, getting the night off after making three straight starts. Moreno is riding a five-game hit streak, going 8-for-19 (.421) with a pair of homers during that stretch.
May 21 2025Moreno went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Tuesday's 4-3 extra-inning loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno's ninth-inning blast forced the extra inning. The homer, his third of the season, was his second long ball in as many games and extended his hitting streak to four games. Moreno is 7-for-15 with five extra-base hits and four RBI during the streak.
May 19 2025Moreno went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Monday's 9-5 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Both of Moreno's homers this season have come over his last eight games. The catcher is 12-for-34 (.353) with seven RBI, one stolen base and six runs scored in that span. He is now slashing .264/.331/.364 over 133 plate appearances on the year while seeing a majority of the time behind the plate over Jose Herrera.
May 16 2025Moreno went 3-for-3 with two doubles, one walk, one RBI and three runs scored in Friday's 8-0 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno has a trio of multi-hit efforts over his last six games, going 9-for-25 (.360) with five RBI in that span. The catcher's recent success at the plate is helping him bounce back after a rough second half of April. He's now batting .259 with a .661 OPS, one home run, 10 RBI, 19 runs scored, one stolen base and five doubles over 36 contests. While he is hitting better lately, Moreno is largely struggling even more than usual in the power department, though his contact skill remains his best tool.
May 14 2025Moreno is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game in San Francisco. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno caught both of the first two games of the series but will get a breather for Wednesday's afternoon contest. Jose Herrera will do the catching and bat ninth for the Diamondbacks.
May 11 2025Moreno is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno started the first three games of the series and will get a breather Sunday after going 4-for-13 with a grand slam and a stolen base. Jose Herrera will take over behind the plate and form a battery with starting pitcher Zac Gallen in the series finale.
May 8 2025Moreno went 3-for-4 with a grand slam in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno's first homer of the season was a big one, as he took Yoshinobu Yamamoto deep for a fourth-inning grand slam to open the scoring. Moreno dealt with side soreness earlier in the week. Prior to the injury issue, the catcher had a seven-game hitting streak between April 24 and May 3. For the season, he's batting .253 with nine RBI, 16 runs scored, three doubles and no stolen bases over 102 plate appearances.
May 7 2025Moreno (side) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets, ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite being scratched from the lineup ahead of Tuesday's game due to left side soreness, Moreno was considered available off the bench. He ultimately went unused in the 5-1 win, and the Diamondbacks will give Moreno another day off Wednesday to heal up from the injury. Jose Herrera will start at catcher for the second day in a row, though the expectation remains that Moreno will be back in the lineup for the four-game series versus the Dodgers that begins Thursday.
May 6 2025Moreno didn't play in Tuesday's game against the Mets due to left side soreness, Jack Sommers of SI.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Scratching Moreno from the lineup before Tuesday's contest was originally reported to be a managerial decision, but it now appears Moreno is dealing with an injury that stems from a play at the plate Monday. The team is labelling him as day-to-day for now, and Jose Herrera will start at catcher for any additional games Moreno misses.
May 4 2025Moreno is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno will get a rest for the series finale after starting at catcher both of the past two days. Jose Herrera will step in behind the plate Sunday.
May 1 2025Moreno is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno started at catcher in each of the first two contests of the series, so he'll take a break in Thursday's matinee. Jose Herrera will be behind the plate and bat ninth for the Diamondbacks.
Apr 20 2025Moreno is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno went 1-for-8 with a walk, a double and a run while starting the first two games of the series, and he'll take a seat for Sunday's finale. Jose Herrera will step in behind the plate to catch for righty Merrill Kelly.
Apr 17 2025Moreno is not in the lineup for Thursday's game in Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno started the first two games of the series but will get a breather for Thursday's matinee. Jose Herrera will do the catching and bat ninth in the series finale.
Apr 13 2025Moreno is not in the Diamondbacks' starting lineup against the Brewers on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno will rest for the series finale while Jose Herrera starts behind home plate and bats ninth against Brewers right-hander Freddy Peralta. Moreno has gone 1-for-12 with two walks, one run scored and three strikeouts over his last four starts.
Apr 9 2025Moreno is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jose Herrera will get the nod behind the dish for the day game after Moreno started the first two contests of the series. Moreno is hitting a respectable .267 so far this season, but he hasn't supplemented the batting average with useful counting statistics (five runs, one RBI in 11 games).
Apr 6 2025Moreno is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Sunday's contest beginning at 1:35 p.m. ET, Moreno will get a breather after he caught all eight innings of Saturday's 4-3 loss. Jose Herrera will get the nod behind the dish in the series finale in Washington.
Apr 3 2025Moreno is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno was at catcher in Wednesday's night game, so he'll get some rest for Thursday's afternoon affair. Jose Herrera is starting behind the plate and batting ninth in Thursday's series finale.
Mar 30 2025Moreno is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno will get a breather as the Diamondbacks close out their season-opening series versus the Cubs with a day game. Jose Herrera will step in behind the plate in place of Moreno.
Mar 28 2025Moreno is absent from the lineup for Friday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno started Opening Day and reached base three times while scoring a pair of runs. However, he will yield to Jose Herrera for the second game of the series as Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo looks to get one of his reserves some work early in the season.
Mar 11 2025Moreno went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Monday's Cactus League game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In a lineup predominantly made up by minor leaguers and bench players, Moreno was moved up the order and batted third. He recorded two of Arizona's five hits and launched his second Cactus League home run in the sixth inning. The 25-year-old catcher hit mostly in the bottom third of the order in 2024 and is expected to be there again this coming season. He enters 2025 as the Diamondbacks primary backstop and won't be a cipher (.280/.347/.740 career slash) for fantasy rosters.
Feb 22 2025Moreno started at catcher and went hitless in his lone plate appearance in Friday's spring opener against Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno, who will be the primary catcher during the regular season, worked with Arizona's big-ticket offseason addition, Corbin Burnes, who praised the backstop's work in their first turn together. Burnes struck out the side and later told Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports that he left the pitch calling/sequencing up to Moreno. The catcher was also 2-for-2 on pitch challenges, as MLB experiments with the Automated Ball-Strike System (ABS) this spring.
Sep 25 2024Moreno went 0-for-3 in his return to Tuesday's lineup against the Giants following a one-game absence due to left adductor tightness. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno was unable to get going similarly to the rest of his team after the Diamondbacks were shut out in Tuesday's loss. He figures to be behind the plate for the majority of the games the rest of this week as the Diamondbacks continue to fight down to the wire for a wild card spot.
Sep 24 2024Moreno (adductor) will start at catcher and bat eighth in Tuesday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno was removed from Sunday's game against the Brewers and didn't play Monday versus the Giants due to left adductor tightness. However, he's feeling well enough to give it a go in this one as the Diamondbacks look to even the series.
Sep 23 2024Moreno hopes to return to the Diamondbacks' lineup as soon as Tuesday after an MRI on his left side didn't reveal any structural damage, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno had to depart Sunday's game versus the Brewers with left adductor tightness, which is the same injury he returned from just over a week ago. However, he has managed to avoid a serious setback and is considered day-to-day. Moreno has been limited to just 20 games in the second half due to injury but is slashing .367/.443/.467 during that time.
Sep 22 2024Manager Torey Lovullo said after Sunday's 10-9 loss to the Brewers that Moreno (side) is considered day-to-day and will have an MRI on Monday, Jack Sommers of SI.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno returned from the 10-day injured list Sept. 15 after missing nearly five weeks due to a left adductor strain, which he aggravated during Sunday's loss. Lovullo downplayed the seriousness of the issue and sounded hopeful that the 24-year-old catcher would be available off the bench for Monday's series opener against the Giants. If Moreno were to miss extended time, then Adrian Del Castillo could be brought up from Triple-A Reno to provide catching depth. Moreno went 0-for-1 with one walk before being replaced by Jose Herrera in the bottom of the fourth inning.
Sep 21 2024Moreno isn't in Arizona's lineup Saturday versus Milwaukee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Although Moreno has gone 6-for-13 with an RBI and two runs scored across his brief four-game hitting streak, he'll take a seat against Aaron Civale and the Brewers on Saturday. Jose Herrera will fill in at catcher and bat ninth.
Sep 19 2024Moreno went 2-for-5 with an RBI in Wednesday's 9-4 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno was back in the lineup after resting Tuesday. The Diamondbacks are easing him into regular duty after the catcher spent six weeks on the injured list due to an adductor strain. Moreno has logged multiple hits in each of his two games played since being activated Monday.
Sep 17 2024Moreno isn't in Arizona's lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno went 2-for-3 during his first start back from the injured list Monday, and he'll take a seat Tuesday as the D-backs ease him back into regular playing time. While he rests, Jose Herrera will catch for Jordan Montgomery and bat ninth.
Sep 15 2024The Diamondbacks reinstated Moreno (adductor) from the 10-day injured list Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno won't enter the lineup Sunday against the Brewers in his return to the 28-man active roster, but the 24-year-old will be available off the bench after completing his recovery from the left adductor strain that had kept him on the shelf for nearly five weeks. Though he didn't go on a minor-league rehab assignment prior to being activated, Moreno was able to prove his health by playing in simulated games at the Diamondbacks' spring facility in Arizona in recent days. He could be eased back into the fold with a lighter catching load initially, but the expectation is that Moreno will be ready to serve as the club's No. 1 backstop by the time the postseason gets underway.
Sep 14 2024Moreno (adductor) will catch five innings at the Diamondbacks' camp facility at Salt River Fields on Saturday, Arizona Sports reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said Friday the team will assess how Moreno responds following the activity. The manager said it's possible Moreno could return for the series in Colorado next week that begins Monday.
Sep 11 2024Moreno (adductor) has begun running at 80 percent and is scheduled to catch a bullpen session Wednesday, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno is ramping up toward a potential mid-month return. The catcher has been sidelined since Aug. 5 when he suffered a strained left adductor while running out a single. Arizona is getting by with a combination of Adrian Del Castillo and Jose Herrera behind the dish.
Aug 27 2024Moreno (thigh) hit in a batting cage Tuesday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tuesday marks the first time Moreno has swung a bat since he landed on the injured list Aug. 6 with a left adductor strain. The 24-year-old backstop still isn't expected to return to the D-backs' lineup until well into September, but seeing him return to activity is certainly a positive sign.
Aug 8 2024Manager Torey Lovullo said Thursday that Moreno (groin) is expected to miss several weeks of action, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left adductor strain Tuesday, and it appears he'll end up being sidelined for most of August. Moreno's status will receive an update in the near future as the Diamondbacks are awaiting imaging results. Lovullo expressed optimism that the 24-year-old will be able to return before the end of the regular season, but for now it'll be Jose Herrera and Adrian Del Castillo handling catching duties.
Aug 6 2024The Diamondbacks placed Moreno on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a left adductor strain, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno suffered the injury in Monday's win over the Guardians while legging out an infield single. The severity of the strain isn't known yet, so it's not clear how long he might be sidelined. Adrian Del Castillo has been summoned to handle the catching duties alongside Jose Herrera.
Aug 5 2024Moreno was diagnosed with a left groin strain after exiting Monday's game against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno will likely require a trip to the 10-day injured list following this diagnosis, though it's still too early to determine exactly how much time he'll miss. Jose Herrera is the only other catcher on the 40-man roster, so it looks like the D-Backs will promote either Adrian Del Castillo or Ronaldo Hernandez from Triple-A Reno to serve as the backup catcher until Moreno returns to full strength.
Aug 4 2024Moreno is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After a recent one-game absence due to a wrist injury, Moreno stepped back in behind the dish for the first two contests of the series in Pittsburgh, going 2-for-8 with a walk, a stolen base and a run. He'll get a breather for Sunday's finale while Jose Herrera handles catching duties.
Aug 2 2024Moreno (wrist) is starting behind the plate and batting sixth Friday against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old was on the bench Wednesday after being struck in the wrist by a foul ball during Tuesday's contest, but he's back in the starting nine after Arizona's team day off Thursday. Moreno delivered his most productive month of the season in July with six doubles, a homer, 14 RBI, 11 runs and an .864 OPS in 22 games.
Jul 31 2024Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Moreno is dealing with a sore left wrist after being struck by a foul ball Tuesday, but Moreno will be available off the bench for Wednesday's game against the Nationals, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Since Moreno started behind the plate in Tuesday night's 17-0 win and the Diamondbacks are closing their series with the Nationals with a day game, he would have been a candidate to sit Wednesday even if he was 100 percent healthy. The wrist issue will provide further reason for the Diamondbacks to give Moreno the day off, though the injury shouldn't be anything that costs him time moving forward. The expectation is that Moreno will be back behind the plate in Friday's series opener in Pittsburgh following Thursday's team off day.
Jul 25 2024Moreno entered Wednesday's game as a pinch hitter and finished 1-for-2 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in an 8-6 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno, who pinch hit for starting catcher Jose Herrera in the seventh inning, delivered a big two-run double in the top of the ninth inning to erase the Royals' lead. He's been productive coming out of the break, going 6-for-17 with five RBI and three runs scored over five games.
Jul 24 2024Moreno isn't in the Diamondbacks' lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals, Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 1-for-4 with two RBI during Tuesday's victory, Moreno will get a breather Wednesday. Jose Herrera will start behind the plate instead while batting ninth.
Jul 21 2024Moreno is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno looks to be getting some routine maintenance for the Sunday afternoon contest after he had logged starts behind the dish Friday and Saturday. Jose Herrera will handle the catching duties for Arizona in the series finale.
Jul 19 2024Moreno went 3-for-5 with a double, an RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 5-3 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's an encouraging start to the second half for Moreno after he'd gone just 2-for-17 in six games prior to the All-Star break. The 24-year-old backstop opened the scoring with an RBI single off Justin Steele in the third inning, one of his three hits in the Arizona victory. Overall, Moreno's slashing .251/.336/.374 with four homers, 32 RBI and 30 runs scored across 268 plate appearances this season.
Jul 13 2024Moreno is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno missed Wednesday's game with lower-back tightness before going 1-for-3 Thursday and 0-for-4 in Friday's contest. He'll get a night off Saturday as Jose Herrera catches and bats ninth.
Jul 12 2024Moreno started at catcher and went 1-for-3 with a walk in Thursday's 1-0 win over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno was back in the lineup after being scratched from Wednesday's game due to back tightness. His biggest contribution was guiding four pitchers to an impressive shutout win, which got the Diamondbacks back to .500 in the standings.
Jul 11 2024Moreno is starting behind the plate and batting second Thursday versus Atlanta after being scratched with lower-back tightness Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno is set to make his eighth start of the season as the second batter in the order. The catcher was said to be available off the bench Wednesday despite the back issue, but he did not end up seeing any action.
Jul 10 2024Moreno was scratched from Arizona's lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against Atlanta due to lower-back tightness, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The team said that Moreno is still available off the bench for Wednesday's contest, so it appears that his back injury isn't anything too serious. Nonetheless, Jose Herrera will start behind the plate instead and bat ninth.
Jul 6 2024Moreno is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against San Diego. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno had started in four straight games since being activated from the injured list and will yield to Jose Herrera behind the dish Saturday. Moreno owns a .714 OPS and a 15.3 percent K rate across 235 plate appearances this season.
Jul 5 2024Moreno went 3-for-5 with a double, two RBI and a stolen base in Thursday's win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno singled in his third trip to the plate before then swiping his first bag of the season. He added another single and a two-run double in his next two at-bats, giving the catcher his third multi-hit performance over his last four games. Moreno has also driven in two runs in three of his last four contests (dating back to June 21) and is riding a three-game hitting streak since returning from the injured list.
Jul 4 2024Moreno went 3-for-5 with a double and a two-run homer in Wednesday's win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno doubled in his first at-bat before adding a two-run shot in the third to tie the game at 4-4. The catcher went on to reach three times in the contest and has now hit safely in each of his first two games since returning from a thumb injury. It marked Moreno's third three-hit performance of the campaign, and he's now homered in two of his last three games (dating back to June 21).
Jul 2 2024The Diamondbacks reinstated Moreno (thumb) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old landed on the shelf with a sprained thumb June 22 and will rejoin Arizona after being on the injured list for the 10-day minimum. Moreno has a .230/.313/.346 slash line through 61 games this season and should reclaim primary catching duties for the Diamondbacks.
Jul 1 2024Moreno (thumb) is expected to be activated ahead of a three-game series against the Dodgers beginning Tuesday, Arizona Sports reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Diamondbacks designated Tucker Barnhart on Sunday, which indicates Moreno should be ready to go Tuesday after catching in a rehab game at the Arizona Complex League over the weekend. With Barnhart designated, the Diamondbacks will roll with Jose Herrera as the backup catcher.
Jun 28 2024Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Friday that Moreno (thumb) will catch five innings in an Arizona Complex League game Saturday, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno was placed on the injured list June 22 due to a sprained left thumb, but Lovullo said earlier in the week that he expects the catcher to return after the minimum 10 days. Barring any setbacks this weekend, Moreno will be eligible to return Tuesday for the beginning of the Diamondbacks' road series against the Dodgers.
Jun 27 2024Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Wednesday the club is looking for Moreno (thumb) to return after a minimum stay on the 10-day injured list, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports. He's eligible to return next Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno, who has been hitting off a tee and playing catch, will begin ramping up Thursday. That's when he'll catch a bullpen session thrown by injured ace Zac Gallen (hamstring). After that, the catcher is scheduled for a game in the Arizona Complex League over the weekend, setting up a potential return Tuesday, when the club kicks off a three-game set on the road against the Dodgers.
Jun 25 2024Moreno (thumb) will catch Zac Gallen's (hamstring) bullpen session Thursday, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A sprained left thumb forced Moreno onto the injured list Saturday, and Wednesday's bullpen session will allow him to get a feel for how his thumb feels in his glove after a few days of recovery. Assuming all goes well, there is a strong possibility that the 24-year-old backstop will be able to return from the injured list when eligible next Tuesday.
Jun 22 2024The Diamondbacks placed Moreno on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a sprained left thumb, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno's X-rays came back negative after he exited Friday's game due to his injured thumb, but the damage seems to still be severe enough to warrant keeping him out for the next 10 days. While he recovers, Tucker Barnhart will take over as Arizona's primary catcher and Jose Herrera will come up from Triple-A Reno to provide additional depth at catcher.
Jun 21 2024X-rays came back negative on Moreno's thumb following Friday's game against the Phillies, Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno hurt his thumb on a slide early in Friday's contest but remained in the game long enough to tally his third homer of the season. He was ultimately pulled in the sixth inning. Manager Torey Lovullo noted after the contest that Moreno is likely to avoid the injured list but would have to see how he is feeling Saturday before any final determination is made.
Jun 20 2024Moreno is out of the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno started behind the plate each of the last four contests but will get some rest for Thursday's afternoon game. Tucker Barnhart will draw the start at catcher, forming a battery with pitcher Ryne Nelson.
Jun 14 2024Moreno is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno will yield to the lefty-hitting Tucker Barnhart on Friday with RHP Chris Flexen starting for the White Sox. In June, Moreno is batting .278 with six extra-base hits, seven runs and five RBI.
Jun 12 2024Moreno went 3-for-5 with two doubles, two RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Both of Moreno's doubles were scorched off the bat at 106 MPH. The second one traveled 407 feet to center and would have gone out in 18 other ballparks. It was the second time this season that he's tallied at least three hits in a game and also his second time with multiple extra-base hits. The 24-year-old backstop now has five extra-base hits this month after tallying just eight over his first 46 games of the year. He's slashing .240/.314/.345 with two homers, 22 RBI, 20 runs and an 18:30 BB:K in 191 plate appearances.
Jun 9 2024Moreno (illness) is starting behind the plate and batting eighth Sunday at San Diego. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old catcher was a late scratch Saturday due to an illness but is back in the lineup for Sunday's series finale. Moreno struggled to a .220/.292/.288 slash line during May but has rebounded early in June with a .761 OPS through seven contests.
Jun 8 2024Moreno was scratched from Saturday's lineup due to illness but will be available off the bench, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno and Ketel Marte (back) were both late scratches Saturday, but the pair will be available to enter off the bench. Tucker Barnhart will catch and bat ninth. The D-Backs will finish their series with the Padres on Sunday before a team off day Monday.
Jun 6 2024Moreno went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno has gone 10-for-34 (.294) over his last 11 contests, hitting safely in nine of them. The homer was just his second of the year, as the catcher continues to struggle with generating power. Overall, he has a .242/.322/.344 slash line with 20 RBI, 19 runs scored, eight doubles, a triple and no stolen bases through 51 games.
Jun 5 2024Moreno is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll be getting some routine maintenance after he caught nine innings and went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored in the Diamondbacks' 8-5 win Tuesday night. Tucker Barnhart will draw the start behind the plate Wednesday while Moreno rests.
Jun 4 2024Moreno batted second and went 1-for-4 in Monday's 4-2 win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arizona manager Torey Lovullo tweaked the lineup against a left-handed starter, dropping Corbin Carroll to eighth and moving Moreno up the order. The manager told Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports that Carroll is expected to slide down the order against lefties beyond Monday's game. The move is not a recognition of Moreno's hot bat -- he's batting .235 with a .643 OPS -- and is more about Carroll's struggles.
Jun 2 2024Moreno is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno will get some rest for the series finale after he started at catcher each of the past three days while going 2-for-12 with a double and two runs scored. Tucker Barnhart will step in behind the dish Sunday.
May 29 2024Moreno is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno started the last two contests at catcher but will get a breather for Wednesday's afternoon game. Tucker Barnhart and Ryne Nelson will form the Diamondbacks' battery.
May 25 2024Moreno isn't in the Diamondbacks' lineup for Saturday's game against Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno will take a seat Saturday after going 0-for-3 in a loss during Friday's series opener. His absence will allow Tucker Barnhart to start behind the dish and bat eighth.
May 19 2024Moreno is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno started the previous three games and will head to the bench after he went 1-for-8 with two walks and three strikeouts during that stretch. Tucker Barnhart will step in behind the plate to catch for lefty Jordan Montgomery.
May 14 2024Moreno is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno finally clubbed his first home run of the season in Monday's win over Cincinnati, but he'll get a breather a day later. Tucker Barnhart will do the catching for Slade Cecconi.
May 13 2024Moreno went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, three walks and two total runs scored in Monday's 6-5 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The homer was Moreno's first of the year, and this was the second game of the season in which he had multiple walks. He's gotten off to a slow start with the bat, hitting .248 through 33 contests, but he's made up for it with a 12.8 percent walk rate, easily the best of his career. Moreno has added 16 RBI, 12 runs scored, six doubles and a triple through 117 plate appearances while serving as Arizona's primary catcher.
May 12 2024Moreno is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno will receive a breather after he had started at catcher both of the previous two days while going 1-for-8 with a double. Tucker Barnhart will get the starting nod behind the dish in the series finale in Baltimore.
May 9 2024Moreno is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game in Cincinnati. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno returned to action Wednesday after missing one game due to illness, but he'll begin Thursday's afternoon tilt on the bench. Tucker Barnhart will pick up the start at catcher.
May 8 2024Moreno (illness) will start at catcher and bat seventh in Wednesday's game in Cincinnati. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno missed Tuesday's 6-2 win because he was under the weather, but he's evidently feeling better and ready to give it a go Wednesday. The young catcher is still searching to find his offensive rhythm this season, as he's yet to slug a home run and will carry a .662 OPS into play Wednesday.
May 7 2024Moreno isn't in the Diamondbacks' lineup Tuesday against the Reds due to an illness, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Torey Lovullo said Moreno will be available off the bench Tuesday, but the Diamondbacks will likely do everything they can to give him the day off to rest. Tucker Barnhart is starting behind the plate and batting eighth in Moreno's place.
May 5 2024Moreno is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno started the first two games of the series and will sit Sunday afternoon after going 2-for-7 with an RBI. Tucker Barnhart will step in behind the plate and bat ninth.
May 3 2024Moreno (mouth) will catch and bat seventh in Friday's contest against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno didn't play Wednesday following a dental procedure, but he's ready to go following the Diamondbacks' off day Thursday. The young catcher sports a disappointing .669 OPS on the season and has yet to go deep.
May 1 2024Moreno was scratched from the Diamondbacks' lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the Dodgers, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno underwent a dental procedure before Wednesday's game and was scratched as a precaution. Tucker Barnhart will fill in behind the plate and bat ninth, and Moreno should be able to return to the lineup Friday.
Apr 28 2024Moreno is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno started the first two games of the series but will receive a breather in Sunday's finale. Tucker Barnhart is starting at catcher and batting eighth.
Apr 24 2024Moreno is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno will get a breather for the day game after he went 2-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored while serving as Arizona's starting catcher in a 14-1 win over St. Louis on Tuesday night. Tucker Barnhart will check in behind the dish for Wednesday's series finale.
Apr 21 2024Moreno went 2-for-3 with a walk, two RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moreno made his big splash in the top of the sixth inning, driving in two runs with a one-out single, giving Arizona a 3-2 lead. He later added another base knock in the top of the ninth, coming around to score on a double from Kevin Newman. Moreno is has now produced back-to-back two-hit performances, raising his batting average to .263 with 11 RBI and eight runs scored over 57 at-bats in 19 games this season.