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Moreno's Injury: Diamondbacks Catcher's Return Date Uncertain
22 Apr
Summary
- Gabriel Moreno's return from oblique injury remains uncertain.
- Manager Lovullo expressed cautious optimism for his return.
- Del Castillo is performing well behind the plate.
Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno was placed on the injured list on April 14 with a left oblique injury. Manager Torey Lovullo initially expressed high confidence in a minimal stay on the injured list, hoping for a return around April 21. However, as of April 21, Moreno had not been activated and has yet to fully test his injury with maximum intensity swings or throws.
Lovullo indicated that Moreno's return would likely not be before the upcoming weekend, noting that certain movements still bother him. The earliest possible return date for the Gold Glove catcher would be for the team's series in Mexico City on April 25 and 26. In Moreno's absence, Adrian Del Castillo has been receiving significant playing time behind the plate, demonstrating improvement in defensive skills like framing, blocking, and throwing.
Del Castillo has also shown offensive promise, batting .303 with two doubles, a home run, and nine RBI. Lovullo also mentioned potential adjustments to the starting pitcher rotation order to avoid scheduling pitchers with similar release points back-to-back, with decisions likely to be made around upcoming off days.
