Gabriel Moreno
Breakdown
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May 7, 2026
Getting day off
Moreno is out of the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Pirates.
Analysis
Moreno started at catcher in three of the first four games after coming off the injured list, so he'll get some rest for Thursday's matinee. James McCann is behind the dish and batting eighth for the Diamondbacks.
May 4, 2026
Dropped in order
Moreno batted seventh and went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Sunday's 8-4 loss to the Cubs.
Analysis
Moreno made his second start in three days since being activated off the injured list Friday. The homer was the first for the catcher, who had missed three weeks due to an oblique injury. Sunday was his first time batting in the lower third of the order after serving primarily as the team's cleanup batter when previously healthy.
May 2, 2026
Taking seat Saturday
Moreno isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cubs.
Analysis
Moreno went 0-for-5 at the plate in his first game back from the injured list Friday, and he'll get a day off Saturday as the D-backs look to ease him back into regular playing time. James McCann will catch and bat eighth.
May 2, 2026
Hitless in return
Moreno went 0-for-5 and struck out three times in Friday's 6-5 loss to the Cubs.
Analysis
Moreno, who returned Friday from a three-week absence due to an oblique injury, started at catcher and batted fifth. It may take a few games for Moreno get his timing down after the absence, as he did not go out on a rehab assignment.
May 1, 2026
Returns from injured list
The Diamondbacks activated Moreno (oblique) from the 10-day injured list Friday.
Analysis
Moreno is ready to go after missing the past two-plus weeks with a left oblique strain. Since his absence was relatively brief, the Diamondbacks felt a rehab assignment wasn't necessary. He'll return to being the team's primary catcher.