C - Arizona Diamondbacks
- Age 26
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
Availability
The Diamondbacks activated C Gabriel Moreno from the 10-day injured list.
Fantasy Impact
Moreno returns from a two-week absence. He'll return to his starting role behind the plate.
James McCann and Aramis Garcia are handling catching duties for Arizona, with Adrian Del Castillo (finger) also day-to-day after being removed from Sunday's game. Moreno had been expected back Tuesday for the series against Milwaukee, but his return has been pushed back.
Fantasy Impact
He is now expected to rejoin the Diamondbacks during Friday's series opener against the Cubs.
Moreno (oblique) has missed nearly two weeks because of a left oblique strain. While he has responded well to a recent increase in his activity level, it is not yet certain if he will be asked to complete a short rehab assignment before he returns to action.
Fantasy Impact
Arizona has utilized James McCann and Adrian Del Castillo during Moreno's (oblique) absence. He is now on track to be activated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday to coincide with the start of the club's road trip.
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Gabriel Moreno will not be activated until at least the weekend.
Fantasy Impact
Moreno will be eligible to return from the injured list later this week. He is on the IL with a left oblique strain.
The Diamondbacks placed Gabriel Moreno on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain.
Fantasy Impact
Moreno was said to have been dealing with back soreness, but it turned out to be an oblique strain. Adrian Del Castillo and James McCann will see time behind the plate in his place.
