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Moreno Returns, But Stars Marte & Arenado Sit Out
6 Aug
Summary
- Gabriel Moreno returns to the Diamondbacks lineup after paternity leave.
- Ketel Marte and Nolan Arenado are given a day off due to fatigue.
- Ryan Thompson is placed on the injured list with a back strain.
Gabriel Moreno rejoined the Diamondbacks on Wednesday, Aug. 6, after spending two days on paternity leave for the birth of his daughter, Gianna. He was in the starting lineup against the San Diego Padres, expressing happiness and readiness to play. Moreno's return bolsters the team's offense, as he was batting .298 entering the game.
However, the Diamondbacks' lineup will be without second baseman Ketel Marte and third baseman Nolan Arenado, who were granted a day off by manager Torey Lovullo. Lovullo cited the team's grueling schedule as the reason for resting the two veteran players. Marte has been in a slump, hitting .178 since July 4, while Arenado, at 35, needed rest.
In other team news, right-handed pitcher Ryan Thompson was placed on the 15-day injured list due to a strained lower back. Left-handed pitcher Philip Abner was recalled from Triple-A Reno to fill his spot. Catcher/DH Adrian Del Castillo was optioned to Triple-A Reno to make room for Moreno.
