Diamondbacks' Gabriel Moreno: Batting third in Game 3
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Moreno is batting third in Game 3 of the NLCS on Thursday against the Phillies.
Moreno has posted an .889 OPS through 25 plate appearances this postseason while holding down the No. 5 spot in the Diamondbacks' lineup. Facing an 0-2 series deficit, Arizona will boost the 23-year-old catcher a bit higher for Game 3 versus the Phillies and left-hander Ranger Suarez. Tommy Pham is hitting fifth Thursday.
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Diamondbacks' Gabriel Moreno: Back in lineup for Game 1
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Moreno (wrist) will start at catcher and bat fifth Monday in Game 1 of the Diamondbacks' National League Championship Series matchup with the Phillies, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Moreno exited Arizona's Game 4 and series-clinching win over the Dodgers in the National League Division Series last week after a foul tip caught him on the right hand/wrist. Fortunately for Moreno, X-rays came back negative, and he's ready to go for the NLCS after taking batting practice Sunday without issue. Moreno has popped three home runs and driven in six runs in five contests so far this postseason.
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Diamondbacks' Gabriel Moreno: X-rays negative
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Moreno said Wednesday that X-rays on his right wrist came back negative, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.
Moreno was pulled from Game 4 of the NLDS after getting hit in the hand/wrist area on 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 face Atlanta or Philadelphia in the NLCS.
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Diamondbacks' Gabriel Moreno: Exits with apparent injury
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Moreno was removed from Game 4 of the NLDS on Wednesday with a right hand contusion.
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.
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Diamondbacks' Gabriel Moreno: In lineup for Game 1
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Moreno (head) is starting at catcher and batting fifth Saturday against the Dodgers in Game 1 of the NLDS.
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.
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Diamondbacks' Gabriel Moreno: Expected to be ready for Game 1
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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.
Moreno was removed from Arizona's NL Wild Card Series clincher Wednesday in Milwaukee after getting hit in the head by a 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.
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Diamondbacks' Gabriel Moreno: Hit in head, exits game
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Moreno was removed from Game 2 of the Diamondbacks' NL Wild Card Series matchup against Milwaukee on Wednesday after being hit in the head on a backswing, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.
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 undergo further testing, and the D-backs should have an update on his status in the near future.
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Diamondbacks' Gabriel Moreno: Receives Sunday off
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Moreno is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
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.
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Diamondbacks' Gabriel Moreno: Racks up four hits
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Moreno went 4-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Friday's 6-4 win over the Cubs.
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 has a .286/.333/.419 slash line with seven home runs, 43 RBI, 30 runs scored, five stolen bases and 17 doubles through 99 contests on the year.
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Diamondbacks' Gabriel Moreno: Back from paternity leave
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Arizona activated Moreno from the paternity list ahead of Thursday's game against the Mets.
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.
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Diamondbacks' Gabriel Moreno: Receives Sunday off
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Moreno is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.
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.
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Diamondbacks' Gabriel Moreno: Not in Sunday's lineup
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Moreno is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles.
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.
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Diamondbacks' Gabriel Moreno: Clubs homer in loss
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Moreno went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and an RBI double in Monday's 7-4 loss to the Dodgers.
Moreno put up his sixth multi-hit effort in his last eight games, a span in which he's batting .419 (13-for-31) with two homers and 10 RBI. The catcher's strong stretch has him up to a .286/.328/.414 slash line with six homers, 40 RBI, 26 runs scored, four stolen bases and 14 doubles over 86 contests this season. He continues to see the bulk of the playing time behind the dish, relegating Jose Herrera to backup duties.
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Diamondbacks' Gabriel Moreno: Sits down Saturday
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Moreno isn't in the Diamondbacks' lineup Saturday against the Reds.
Moreno will get a breather Saturday after logging seven hits and scoring five runs across his last three games. Jose Herrera will take over behind the plate and bat eighth while Moreno rests.
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Diamondbacks' Gabriel Moreno: Logs another three hits
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Moreno went 3-for-4 in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Reds.
Moreno's surged at the plate over the past week, hitting safely in five of six games, including multiple hits in four. He's 10-for-24 with a double, two home runs and seven RBI over that stretch. Moreno's put up a respectable line during his first full season in the majors, slashing .282/.321/.392 over 83 games. His emergence prompted to the Diamondbacks to move on from Carson Kelly, who served as the club's primary catcher the four previous seasons.
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Diamondbacks' Gabriel Moreno: Propels D-backs in nightcap
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Moreno went 2-for-5 with a home run and five RBI in an 8-1 win over San Diego in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader sweep. He did not play in the matinee.
Moreno plated a run on a groundout in the second inning then blew open the game with a grand slam in the sixth. The home run was the fifth of the season for the catcher, who went 5-for-12 with two home runs and six RBI in the series.
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Diamondbacks' Gabriel Moreno: Sitting Game 1
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Moreno isn't in the Diamondbacks' lineup for Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Padres.
After going 3-for-7 with a homer during the first two games of the series, Moreno will get a breather for the first game of Saturday's activities. Moreno will likely return for the nightcap, but for now Jose Herrera will get the nod behind the plate and bat eighth.
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Diamondbacks' Gabriel Moreno: Hits bench Wednesday
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Moreno is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies.
Though he didn't start in his return from the injured list Sunday, Moreno was behind the dish for the first two games of the series in Colorado, going 1-for-8 with a double and an RBI. He should be locked in as Arizona's primary option behind the dish moving forward, but Moreno will give way to Jose Herrera for the day game after a night game.
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Diamondbacks' Gabriel Moreno: Not starting Sunday
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Moreno, who was activated from the 10-day injured list Sunday, is not in the lineup against the Padres.
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.
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Diamondbacks' Gabriel Moreno: Activated Sunday
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Moreno (shoulder) was activated from the 10-day injured list prior to Sunday's game against the Padres.
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.
