GABRIEL MORENO NEWS

Still working up to game speed It remains unclear when Moreno will return to game action, though he will get reps at catcher and third base this spring, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Moreno was delayed arriving to camp while awaiting a visa, though he has been working up to game speed across the last couple days. His work behind the plate will remain a priority, though he will also get reps around the infield. Third base is the most likely position for Moreno to add to his repertoire, as he appeared in two games at the position in the Arizona Fall League.

MARCH 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hype Builds as Blue Jays Top Prospect Gabriel Moreno Arrives at Spring Training Top prospect catcher Gabriel Moreno arrived in Blue Jays 2022 spring training camp after dealing with visa issues

MARCH 25, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Will report to camp this week Moreno (visa issues) arrived in Dunedin, Fla. on Wednesday and is expected to join the Blue Jays' big-league camp Thursday, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.

Impact Securing a visa allowing Moreno to travel to the United States took longer than expected, but the 22-year-old catching prospect looks like he'll get the chance to work out with some of the Blue Jays' regulars for a few days before likely heading to minor-league camp. At this stage, Moreno's bat remains well ahead of his glove, which could prompt the Blue Jays to entertain a position change down the line. At least to begin the 2022 campaign, Moreno appears set to see most of his playing time behind the plate at Triple-A Buffalo. If he shows growth as a defender and continues to produce offensively like he did at Double-A New Hampshire in 2021 (1.092 OPS over 145 plate appearances), Moreno could be a candidate for a mid-season call-up, especially if the Blue Jays are struggling to get production out of the likes of Danny Jansen, Alejandro Kirk and Reese McGuire.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Delayed by visa troubles Moreno has yet to arrive at camp due to visa issues, but he's expected to show up by the end of the week, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.

Impact The 22-year-old catcher is an exciting prospect, but he probably wasn't going to compete for an Opening Day roster spot even without the visa delay. He's only appeared in three Triple-A games, so he'll need to conquer that level before pushing for his major-league debut.

MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Moreno's two-run double ' 11/12/2021 Prospect Gabriel Moreno drives in two runs on an extra-base hit in the top of the 2nd Inning of the Mesa-Salt River game

NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • MLB.COM

Top prospect Moreno headed to Triple-A ST. PETERSBURG -- The Blue Jays’ catching position is one of this lineup’s biggest variables down the home stretch of the American League Wi...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • MLB.COM

Moving to Triple-A on Wednesday Moreno (thumb) will be activated from the 7-day injured list and promoted to Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday, Gregor Chisholm of the Toronto Star reports.

Impact Moreno has been rehabbing in the Florida Complex League in recent weeks after being sidelined since late June with a thumb fracture. With his rehab assignment set to end, the backstop will also be receiving his first promotion to Triple-A after slashing an impressive .373/.441/.651 to begin the campaign with Double-A New Hampshire. A strong start with Buffalo could go a long way in boosting Moreno's case for an early-2022 big-league call-up.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Moreno, Orelvis Martinez are the top prospects in the Blue Jays' pipeline Here are eight Jays farmhands whose stock was on the rise in 2021.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • THESTAR.COM

Begins rehab assignment Moreno (thumb) will begin a rehab assignment this week in the Florida Complex League, Future Blue Jays reports.

Impact The FCL Jays were rained out Tuesday, but Moreno should soon get into game action. He has been out since June 25 with a minor thumb fracture. Moreno is a strong candidate to go to the Arizona Fall League to make up for lost time.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out with thumb fracture Moreno was placed on the injured list at Double-A New Hampshire on Wednesday due to to a minor thumb fracture, Sam Dykstra of MLBPipeline reports.

Impact Per Keegan Matheson of MLB.com, Moreno suffered the injury when he was hit on the thumb by a pitch and he's expected to miss multiple weeks. Moreno seemed to be nearing a promotion to Triple-A Buffalo with an outside chance of making it to the big leagues in September, but the injury will certainly make reaching both of those milestones a far more difficult task. The catcher has slashed an outstanding .373/.441/.651 with eight homers and 46 RBI across 145 plate appearances with New Hampshire this season.

JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No. 6 prospect Moreno mashing in Double-A For the past few seasons, Blue Jays prospects have taken turns driving the hype train. It started with Vladimir Guerrero Jr., of course, wit...

JUNE 23, 2021 • MLB.COM

Homers in third straight Morena went 3-for-4 with a double, a home run, two runs scored and two RBI for Double-A New Hampshire on Sunday.

Impact The 21-year-old continues to dominate Double-A pitching, as he homered for the third straight game to push his slash line to .388/.438/.690 through 29 games with eight homers and a stunning 40 RBI. A promotion in the near future to Triple-A seems inevitable for Moreno, who is putting himself in position for a big-league debut perhaps as soon as September.

JUNE 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays: It’s time to move prospect Gabriel Moreno to AAA Entering the 2021 season, the Toronto Blue Jays had a farm system that ranked within the top ten within all of Major League Baseball. Four B...

JUNE 15, 2021 • JAYSJOURNAL.COM

Toronto Blue Jays: Gabriel Moreno deserves more attention Heading into the 2021 season, Gabriel Moreno had not generated much prospect buzz. The Toronto Blue Jays catcher was overlooked due to the p...

JUNE 11, 2021 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM

Catching depth chart shakes up | 06/10/2021 Injuries to Danny Jansen and Alejandro Kirk have given hot prospect Gabriel Moreno a shot at catcher | Beat Report with Keegan Matheson

JUNE 10, 2021 • MLB.COM

Raking at Double-A Moreno is off to a flying start to the season for Double-A New Hampshire, slashing .429/.520/.714 through five games with a home run and eight RBI.

Impact The 21-year-old has hit at every level he's played in organized ball, and the jump to Double-A hasn't slowed Moreno down at the plate. The Jays have little reason to rush him up the ladder, but Moreno could force a promotion to Triple-A before long if he proves he's ready for a new challenge.

MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays: When could we see Gabriel Moreno? The New Hampshire Fisher Cats currently have on their roster the Blue Jays top catching prospect in Gabriel Moreno. Through one week of the...

MAY 11, 2021 • JAYSJOURNAL.COM

Heads to minor-league camp The Blue Jays optioned Moreno to their minor-league camp Thursday.

Impact Moreno last played at Low-A Lansing in 2019, slashing .280/.337/.485 over 341 plate appearances. He'll likely make the jump to High-A Vancouver or possibly even Double-A New Hamsphire to begin 2021 as the Blue Jays look to get his developmental timeline back on track following the cancellation of the 2020 minor-league season. Among the young backstops in the organization, Moreno is third in the pecking order behind Danny Jansen and Alejandro Kirk.

MARCH 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

SCOUTS EYE: Toronto Blue Jays- Gabriel Moreno One of the Blue Jays top 30 prospects is a promising talent from behind the dish; 21-year-old, Gabriel Moreno. Moreno, from Venezuela, joine...

FEBRUARY 22, 2021 • JAYSJOURNAL.COM

Blue Jays: Gabriel Moreno thriving in the Venezuelan Winter League The Toronto Blue Jays #8th ranked prospect Gabriel Moreno is spending this Winter with the Cardenales de Lara of the Venezuelan Winter Leagu...

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • JAYSJOURNAL.COM