OCTOBER 12, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
GABRIEL MORENO #14 - CATCHER - ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS
9 HR •
40 RBI •
.285 AVG
9 HR
40 RBI
.285 AVG
X-rays negative for D-backs C Gabriel Moreno (hand) Oct 11, 2023; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (14) reacts to an injury against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the...
X-rays negative Moreno said Wednesday that X-rays on his right hand came back negative, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.
Impact Moreno was pulled from Game 4 of the NLDS after getting hit in the hand by a bunt attempt, but it appears he managed to escape with only a bruise. The 23-year-old backstop will get four days to recover before the D-backs take on the winner of the Atlanta-Philadelphia series in the NLCS.
OCTOBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Moreno part of D-backs' power show before early exit PHOENIX -- It was an eventful night for D-backs catcher Gabriel Moreno. Moreno went deep to cap Arizona’s historic four-homer barrage agains...
OCTOBER 12, 2023 • MLB.COM
Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno bruises right hand on foul tip, leaves NLDS Game 3
Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno left Game 3 of the NL Division Series in the fifth inning because of a bruised right handOCTOBER 12, 2023 • Associated Press
Exits with apparent injury Moreno was removed from Game 4 of the NLDS on Wednesday with a right hand contusion.
Impact Moreno was hit in his right hand by a bunt attempt during the fifth inning of Wednesday's postseason contest. He was able to stay behind the plate and finish the top of the frame, but Pavin Smith entered as a pinch hitter for Moreno in the bottom half. Moreno will presumably head back into the clubhouse for precautionary X-rays, and he should be viewed as day-to-day for now.
OCTOBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Moreno HR keys D-backs' ambush of Kershaw, LA in Game 1 LOS ANGELES -- There was some question about whether D-backs catcher Gabriel Moreno would be available for the National League Division Seri...
OCTOBER 8, 2023 • MLB.COM
In lineup for Game 1 Moreno (head) is starting at catcher and batting fifth Saturday against the Dodgers in Game 1 of the NLDS.
Impact Moreno made an early exit from Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series after getting hit in the head by a backswing, but he never had to enter concussion protocol and has been deemed fit to start the NLDS opener. Moreno went 1-for-5 with a homer and a walk during the D-backs' two-game sweep of the Brewers.
OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to be ready for Game 1 Moreno (head) is expected to start at catcher for the Diamondbacks in Game 1 of the NLDS on Saturday versus the Dodgers, John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 reports.
Impact Moreno was removed from Arizona's NL Wild Card Series clincher Wednesday in Milwaukee after getting hit in the head by Brice Turang's backswing, but he's been cleared of a concussion and will get a couple days off before the best-of-five NLDS begins Saturday at Dodger Stadium. The 23-year-old hit a solo home run as part of the Diamondbacks' NL Wild Card Series Game 1 win Tuesday.
OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Moreno (head injury) exits Game 2 after being struck by backswing MILWAUKEE -- A scary moment led to an early exit from Game 2 of the National League Wild Card Series for D-backs catcher Gabriel Moreno. Mor...
OCTOBER 5, 2023 • MLB.COM
Arizona catcher Gabriel Moreno leaves Game 2 of Wild Card Series after backswing hits his helmet
Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno has left Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series at Milwaukee after he was struck by a backswingOCTOBER 5, 2023 • Associated Press
Hit in head, exits game Moreno was removed from Game 2 of the Diamondbacks' NL Wild Card Series matchup against Milwaukee on Wednesday after being hit in the head, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic rep...
Impact Moreno was initially able to remain in the game after taking Brice Turang's backswing to the head in the second inning, but he was later replaced behind the dish by Jose Herrera in the third. Moreno will presumably enter concussion protocol, and the D-backs should have an update on his status after Wednesday's in the near future.
OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Baby 'Backs Carroll, Moreno homer in Arizona comeback MILWAUKEE -- One of the biggest questions entering the National League Wild Card Series between the Brewers and D-backs was how much experie...
OCTOBER 4, 2023 • MLB.COM
Receives Sunday off Moreno is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Impact It's a well-deserved day off for Moreno, who started Arizona's previous 14 contests for the playoff push. The rookie backstop is poised to close the campaign with seven homers, 50 RBI, 33 runs and a .284/.339/.408 slash line in 111 games.
OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Hot month continues Moreno went 3-for-4 with an RBI in Wednesday's 7-1 win over San Francisco.
Impact Moreno, who has multiple hits in three of the last five games -- all Arizona wins -- is batting .364 for the month of September. During the five-game winning streak, all against rivals in the wild card hunt, the catcher has reached base safely 13 times in 22 plate appearances.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Delivers winning run in extras Moreno went 2-for-4 with two walks, a stolen base and an RBI in Saturday's 7-6 extra-innings win over the Cubs.
Impact Moreno's opposite-field, walk-off single scored Evan Longoria, who adjusted his slide to avoid the tag, as the Diamondbacks won a second straight game against the team ahead of them in the wild-card standings. After going 4-for-4 in Friday's win, Moreno has reached base eight times in 10 plate appearances over the first two games of the series.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Moreno singles in winning run, Diamondbacks beat Cubs 7-6 in 13 innings
Gabriel Moreno singled to right to score Evan Longoria in the 13th inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to beat the Chicago Cubs 7-6 on Saturday nightSEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • Associated Press
Moreno leads Diamondbacks against the Cubs after 4-hit outing
The Arizona Diamondbacks play the Chicago Cubs after Gabriel Moreno's four-hit game on FridaySEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • Associated Press
Racks up four hits Moreno went 4-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Friday's 6-4 win over the Cubs.
Impact Moreno's four-hit effort snapped a stretch of nine games without a multi-hit performance, during which he went 4-for-22 (.182). The catcher hit .327 in August, but he'd cooled off early in September. He's now at a .286/.333/.419 slash line with seven home runs, 43 RBI, 30 runs scored, five stolen bases and 17 doubles through 99 contests overall.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Back from paternity leave Arizona activated Moreno from the paternity list ahead of Thursday's game against the Mets.
Impact Moreno missed the first three games of the Diamondbacks' four-game set at Citi Field, but he'll return in time for Thursday's series finale. The 23-year-old has a .740 OPS on the season and should be the primary catcher the rest of the way as Arizona looks to claim an NL Wild Card spot.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Diamondbacks place C Gabriel Moreno on paternity list The Arizona Diamondbacks placed catcher Gabriel Moreno on the paternity list Monday and recalled catcher Jose Herrera from Triple-A Reno.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Goes on paternity leave Moreno was placed on the paternity leave list Monday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Impact Moreno had a day off Sunday and will now miss a little more time while tending to more important real-life matters. Jose Herrera has been summoned to handle catching duties alongside Seby Zavala.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Receives Sunday off Moreno is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.
Impact Moreno started the first three games of the series but will take a seat for Sunday's finale after going 2-for-8 with a double, three walks, a stolen base, an RBI and a run. Seby Zavala will step behind the plate to catch for opener Joe Mantiply.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not in Sunday's lineup Moreno is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles.
Impact Moreno started the first two games versus Baltimore but will take a seat for Sunday's series finale. Jose Herrera will step in behind the plate and bat eighth.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Goes deep in loss Moreno went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Saturday's 7-3 loss to Baltimore.
Impact Moreno's hot stick continued Saturday, but his ninth-inning home run was too little. The blast was the catcher's seventh of the season and fourth in the last 13 games. Since the All-Star break, Moreno has a 1.045 OPS with 11 extra-base hits (five home runs) and 15 RBI over 22 games.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Flourishing last two weeks Moreno went 2-for-4 with a double in Friday's 4-2 win over Baltimore.
Impact Moreno's hot bat continues to flourish as the season heads into September. The catcher has multiple hits in seven of the last 11 games and batted .375 (15-for-40) with six extra-base hits, 10 RBI and eight runs scored during that stretch.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
