Gabriel Moreno's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (wrist) is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday for the series finale against the visiting Washington Nationals after taking a foul ball off his left wrist on Tuesday, but manager Torey Lovullo said that he's available off the bench. Moreno's injury doesn't sound serious, but the D-backs will give him a rest in a day game after a night contest. Jose Herrera will do the catching and will hit ninth against Nationals left-hander MacKenzie Gore. With another day off coming on Thursday, fantasy managers should get Moreno back in Friday's series opener against the hosting Pittsburgh Pirates. The 24-year-old backstop has looked good at the plate since the All-Star break, going 12-for-34 (.353) with three doubles, nine RBI and even a steal in 10 games. Moreno's average is down after batting .284 in 2023, and he's provided only four homers in 82 games.

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno rattled off three hits on Friday, all against Cubs starter Justin Steele, in Arizona's 5-2 win over the Chicago Cubs. Moreno had two singles and a double on top of recording two runs and an RBI. It was the 24-year-old's third three hit game of July as he increased his OPS to .710 on the season. Moreno has had a solid July at the plate, a great sign after a slow start to the season. His .931 OPS in July greatly outpaces his .580 OPS in May and his .730 OPS in June. With a .309 wOBA and a .320 xwOBA, Moreno should see more positive regression coming his way. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues looking for help at the catcher spot may want to look his way. He should get his next shot in the lineup Saturday against Cubs scheduled started Kyle Hendricks.

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (back) has returned to the starting lineup on Thursday against the visiting Atlanta Braves in the series finale after being scratched from Wednesday's contest due to lower back tightness. Moreno is behind the plate and is batting second against Braves left-hander Max Fried. Against the southpaw, Moreno will move all the way up to the two-hole for only the eighth time in 2024. It's been a bit of a disappointing season for the 24-year-old Venezuelan catcher in his second full MLB season, as he enters Thursday's game with a .251/.333/.379 slash line, four home runs and 31 RBI in 69 games played. However, he'll have more DFS upside while batting second and has hit .276 (21-for-76) against left-handers this year, albeit without any home runs.

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (back) has been scratched from Wednesday's starting lineup against the visiting Atlanta Braves due to lower-back discomfort. However, Moreno will be available off the bench, according to the Diamondbacks. Jose Herrera will now catch right-hander Slade Cecconi and will hit ninth in the batting order against Braves veteran right-hander Charlie Morton. The fact that the 24-year-old Moreno is available off the bench on Wednesday means his injury probably isn't all that serious and he could be back in the starting lineup for the series finale against Atlanta on Thursday. Moreno has been an average hitter in 2024, but he's looked better of late, going 13-for-44 (.296) with two home runs, three doubles, nine RBI and a stolen base in his last 13 games since June 15. Check back on Thursday to see if he's back behind the plate.

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (thumb) has been activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Moreno will make his return to the field after missing two weeks due to a left thumb sprain. He'll serve as the catcher and bat sixth versus right-hander Bobby Miller. Fantasy managers should make sure to get Moreno back in their lineups ahead of first pitch.