GABRIEL MORENO NEWS

Makes first start off IL Moreno went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI in Monday's 6-4 loss to the Rockies.

Impact Moreno was in the starting lineup for the first time since being activated off the injured list Sunday. He will serve as the primary catcher the rest of the way following the organization's decision to designate Carson Kelly for assignment Sunday.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks activate C Gabriel Moreno, DFA Carson Kelly The Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday activated catcher Gabriel Moreno from the 10-day injured list after his recovery from left shoulder infla...

AUGUST 13, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Not starting Sunday Moreno, who was activated from the 10-day injured list Sunday, is not in the lineup against the Padres.

Impact He will be eased back as a reserve, but Moreno should get the bulk of the starts at catcher over the rest of the season, with Jose Herrera serving as his backup. Carson Kelly was designated for assignment earlier in the day.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Activated Sunday Moreno (shoulder) was activated from the 10-day injured list prior to Sunday's game against the Padres.

Impact Moreno hit .444 with two doubles in three rehab games and is ready to rejoin the fray. Carson Kelly was designated for assignment, so Jose Herrera will be Moreno's backup going forward.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rehab moves to Reno Moreno (shoulder) started at designated hitter and went 3-for-4 with a walk, a double, two RBI and two runs scored for Triple-A Reno on Friday.

Impact Moreno began his rehab Thursday in the Arizona Complex League, catching five innings for the Diamondbacks' entry in the ACL. The club will want to see Moreno behind the plate for a full game before activating him.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will catch in ACL Moreno (shoulder) is scheduled to catch five innings in a game at the Arizona Complex League, MLB.com reports.

Impact Moreno recently began taking swings and caught bullpen sessions. The catcher was placed on the injured list July 23 after experiencing left shoulder inflammation.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ramping up activity Moreno (shoulder) began hitting off a tee and hitting flips in the batting cage, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact The Diamondbacks are hopeful that Moreno could ramp up further and begin taking practice by early next week. The catcher has exceeded the 10-day minimum and can be activated at any time.

AUGUST 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

D-backs place C Gabriel Moreno (shoulder) on injured list The Arizona Diamondbacks placed Gabriel Moreno on the 10-day injured list Sunday and recalled fellow catcher Jose Herrera from Triple-A Reno...

JULY 23, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Heads to IL The Diamondbacks placed Moreno on the 10-day injured list Sunday with left shoulder inflammation.

Impact Moreno's move to the IL comes after he was scratched from the lineup ahead of Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Reds. The Diamondbacks recalled catcher Jose Herrera from Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move, but Carson Kelly should serve as Arizona's clear-cut No. 1 backstop for however long Moreno is sidelined.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched with shoulder discomfort Moreno was scratched from the lineup for Saturday's game against Cincinnati due to left shoulder discomfort, Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona reports.

Impact Moreno has been dealing with the issue over the last few weeks and has seen his playing time dip as a result. It's unclear if his scratch Saturday means the issue has reached a point that he'll need a trip to the injured list. Carson Kelly will start Saturday and would see his playing time increase if Moreno does in fact need a stint on the sidelines.

JULY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench again Tuesday Moreno is not in the lineup Tuesday against Atlanta.

Impact Carson Kelly will make a third straight start at catcher and hit seventh as the Diamondbacks try to get his bat going. No matter who is playing behind the plate in Arizona, the situation has not been fruitful for fantasy purposes so far in 2023.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting again Sunday Moreno is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact The 23-year-old started Friday in the Diamondbacks' first game back from the break and extracted a bit of revenge against the team that traded him this past winter, homering as part of a two-hit effort. However, that was not enough to earn him another start in the series. Carson Kelly will catch for starter Tommy Henry on Sunday.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits down Saturday Moreno isn't in the Diamondbacks' lineup Saturday against Toronto.

Impact Moreno will get a breather Saturday one day after going 2-for-4 with a homer against his former team. Carson Kelly will fill in behind the plate and bat eighth while Moreno sits.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers against former team Moreno went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 7-2 loss to Toronto.

Impact Moreno made an impression against the team that traded him to Arizona during the offseason. He threw out George Springer attempting to the steal in the first inning, then homered in the seventh. It was the third home run of the season for Moreno, who continues to serve as the primary catcher even with the return of Carson Kelly. The veteran Kelly is batting just .163 over 14 games since being activated from the 60-day injured list in mid-June.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

'It's gonna be a memory': Moreno homers against former team TORONTO -- As D-backs catcher Gabriel Moreno rounded the bases, he flipped his right hand in the air to celebrate. The 22-year-old kept his...

JULY 15, 2023 • MLB.COM

Gets rest Sunday Moreno is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates, Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona reports.

Impact Moreno will receive a breather in Arizona's final contest before the All-Star break after he caught each of the team's last three games. Carson Kelly will replace Moreno behind the dish.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench again Wednesday Moreno is out of the lineup again Wednesday versus the Mets.

Impact Carson Kelly will get a third straight nod at catcher despite holding a .189/.225/.297 batting line on the year. Moreno hasn't been great either, though he did rattle off three hits in his last start Saturday against the Angels.

JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Tuesday Moreno is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Mets.

Impact Carson Kelly will catch and bat seventh versus the Mets and right-hander Max Scherzer. It's the second straight absence for Moreno, who has posted a disappointing .657 OPS with two home runs through 64 games this year.

JULY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Sunday Moreno is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.

Impact Moreno appears to have wrested the Diamondbacks' primary catching duties away from Carson Kelly, but Arizona will still look to find ways to keep both backstops involved. After starting behind the plate in four of the previous six games, Moreno will give way to Kelly on Sunday as the Diamondbacks wrap up their three-game series in Anaheim.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three hits, steal in win Moreno went 3-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Angels.

Impact Moreno logged his second consecutive multi-hit effort and picked up his first steal since May 29. The catcher didn't have a great June, batting just .190 over 19 contests, but he's off to a better start in July. For the season, he's maintained a .271/.308/.350 slash line with two home runs, four steals, 26 RBI and 16 runs scored across 64 games.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Friday Moreno is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Angels.

Impact Moreno will get a breather after he went 2-for-4 with a double and a strikeout in Thursday's 6-1 loss to the Rays. Carson Kelly will take over behind the plate and bat eighth in the series opener with Los Angeles.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup Wednesday Moreno is not in the lineup Wednesday versus the Rays.

Impact Carson Kelly will catch and bat seventh as the Diamondbacks face off against the Rays and right-hander Zach Eflin. Moreno takes a seat after logging two straight starts behind the plate.

JUNE 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Saturday Moreno isn't in the Diamondbacks' lineup Saturday against the Giants.

Impact Moreno is just 1-for-16 across his last five games and will take a seat Saturday. Carson Kelly will take Moreno's place behind the dish and bat eighth.

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Riding pine Thursday Moreno is not in Thursday's lineup against the Nationals.

Impact Carson Kelly gets his second start in the last three games, although Moreno had started four of the five games prior. Moreno is hitting .182 with a 33.3 percent strikeout rate in 15 games this month.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Tuesday Moreno is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Brewers.

Impact Carson Kelly will start behind the plate and bat eighth versus the Brewers and right-hander Colin Rea. Moreno had handled the catching duties in four of the Diamondbacks' last five games.

JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE