GABRIEL MORENO NEWS

Returns to lineup Thursday Moreno went 2-for-4 with and RBI and run scored in Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Phillies.

Impact Moreno was in the middle of Arizona's four-run third inning, driving in Jake McCarthy with a single then coming home on Ketel Marte's three-run home run. Moreno returned to the lineup after getting three days off, a decision manager Torey Lovullo attributed to the young catcher being "a little fatigued," per Jesus Cano of MLB.com. The move appeared to have its desired effect of recharging the young backstop, as Moreno had batted .192 over the 18 games preceding the three-game respite. The break also gave Lovullo a chance to reintegrate Carson Kelly, who was activated off the 60-day injured list Monday. The plan calls for the duo to share the catching duties.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits in third straight Moreno is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.

Impact After hitting .280 in his first 179 plate appearances of the season while also grading out well defensively, Moreno looked as though he had done enough to retain the Diamondbacks' No. 1 catching job when Carson Kelly was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Monday, but manager Torey Lovullo evidently felt differently. Moreno now finds himself on the bench for the third game in a row and looks like he could wind up serving as Kelly's backup.

JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting again Tuesday Moreno is not in the lineup Tuesday versus the Phillies.

Impact Carson Kelly will make a second straight start at catcher for the Diamondbacks after returning Monday from the 60-day injured list. Moreno has posted a relatively underwhelming .281/.318/.366 batting line with two homers and three steals through 52 games this year.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Monday Moreno is not in the starting lineup Monday versus the Phillies.

Impact Moreno will take a seat after he went 2-for-7 with a double and a run scored while striking out twice over the final two games of the team's series in Detroit. Carson Kelly (forearm) was activated from the 60-day injured list Monday and will start at catcher, batting seventh in the series opener with Philadelphia. Moving forward, Moreno seems likely to get the lion's share of reps behind the plate, though that could change if he cools down or Kelly goes on a heater.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Friday's lineup Moreno is absent from the lineup for Friday's game againt the Tigers.

Impact Moreno had been slated for a day off Thursday before that game got postponed and the Diamondbacks have elected to still give him a day off. Jose Herrera will catch Merrill Kelly.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Thursday Moreno is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Nationals.

Impact Moreno was behind the plate for Wednesday's night game, so it's no surprise he's sitting out Thursday's afternoon tilt. Jose Herrera will catch Merrill Kelly.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Sunday Moreno is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Moreno looks to be receiving some routine maintenance in the series finale after drawing starts behind the plate Friday and Saturday. Jose Herrera will catch for starting pitcher Zac Gallen on Sunday.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets breather Thursday Moreno is not in the lineup Thursday versus the Rockies.

Impact This looks to be a routine day of rest for Moreno as the Diamondbacks and Rockies wrap up a four-game set at Chase Field. Jose Herrera will start behind the plate and bat ninth.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Moreno (teeth) will bat seventh and start behind the plate Saturday against Boston.

Impact Moreno sat for the last two games while recovering from root canal surgery, though he did appear off the bench Friday. He'll be involved from the start Saturday and will look to continue a good run which has seen him hit .327/.400/.429 with a homer and a pair of steals in his last 15 games.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out due to root canal Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo told reporters prior to Friday's game against the Red Sox that Moreno is not in the lineup against the Red Sox after undergoing a root canal, but...

Impact It seems likely that Moreno will only be used in an emergency situation, but there's a good chance the backstop will be behind the plate by the end of the weekend during the series against Boston.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits second straight Moreno isn't in Arizona's lineup for Friday's game against Boston.

Impact Moreno is batting just .154 (2-for-13) over the last week, so he'll get another day to regroup. Jose Herrera will take over behind the plate and bat ninth.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets breather Wednesday Moreno is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.

Impact The 23-year-old backstop will get a rest after he caught both of the first two games in the series in Philadelphia while going 1-for-6 with a home run, two walks and two RBI. Jose Herrera will step in behind the dish for the series finale.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swats second homer Moreno went 1-for-2 with two walks and a two-run home run in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Phillies.

Impact The 23-year-old catcher gave Arizona an early lead by taking Matt Strahm deep in the second inning. Moreno hasn't displayed a lot of power yet -- the homer was only his second in 39 games this season -- but he's still posting a strong .304/.341/.400 slash line with two steals, nine runs and 19 RBI.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets breather Sunday Moreno is out of the starting lineup against the Pirates on Sunday.

Impact Moreno gets a breather against the Pirates on Sunday for the series finale. Jose Herrera gets the start at catcher and is hitting ninth.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets rest day Wednesday Moreno is out of the lineup against the Athletics on Wednesday.

Impact Moreno gets a rest after going 2-for-6 with a double and an RBI in an extra-innings loss to the Athletics on Tuesday. Jose Herrera is starting behind the plate and hitting ninth in Moreno's absence.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Saturday Moreno is not in Saturday's lineup against the Giants.

Impact Moreno is hitting .333 with zero home runs and one steal in 27 at-bats this month. Jose Herrera will start behind the dish and bat ninth.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Receives rest day Moreno is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins.

Impact Jose Herrera will step in behind the plate for the series finale after Moreno started at catcher Monday and Tuesday. Moreno went 4-for-7 with a walk, an RBI and a stolen base between those contests and is now slashing .315/.330/.402 in 97 plate appearances on the season.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 9, 2023 • MLB.COM

Racks up three hits, steals base Moreno went 3-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a stolen base against Miami in a 5-2 victory Monday.

Impact Moreno posted his second three-hit performance of the season, with his single in the sixth inning plating one of Arizona's five runs. The catcher also stole his first base as a big-leaguer in the fifth, though he was stranded at second. Moreno has been mostly as advertised so far this season, posting a standout .315 batting average but producing just one homer through 89 plate appearances.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Receives Sunday off Moreno is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.

Impact Moreno went 3-for-8 with an RBI and a run in the first two games of the series, but he'll take a breather for Sunday's finale. Jose Herrera will step in behind the plate and bat ninth.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Wednesday Moreno is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers.

Impact The Diamondbacks are wrapping up their two-game set in Texas with a day game, so Moreno will get a breather after he caught all eight innings of Tuesday's 6-4 loss. Jose Herrera replaces Moreno behind the dish.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Wednesday vs. Royals Moreno is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Kansas City.

Impact Moreno went 2-for-7 with an RBI and a run scored over the first two games of the series against the Royals, and now takes a seat for the finale. Jose Herrera is starting behind the plate and hitting ninth in Moreno's absence.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Resting for series finale Moreno is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact He'll be getting a breather in the series finale after starting each of the previous three games at catcher while batting 5-for-12 with three RBI and a run. Jose Herrera will step in behind the dish Sunday and will bat ninth.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks catcher Moreno has throwback style that has helped him throw out runners Gabriel Moreno is off to a great start with his throwing arm from the catcher position, and is doing other things to help the Diamondbacks,...

APRIL 22, 2023 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen, on catcher Gabriel Moreno Arizona Diamondbacks ace Zac Gallen likes how much young catcher Gabriel Moreno cares about the game and how he sees the ball really well.

APRIL 22, 2023 • AZCENTRAL.COM