Diamondbacks’ Gabriel Moreno Faces Uncertain Future After Mysterious Right-Hand Injury Lands Him on 10-Day IL

Dive into the latest shakeup in the Diamondbacks lineup as Arizona moves catcher Gabriel Moreno to the 10-day injured list, effective June 16, due to a bruise on his right hand. This lineup shuffle didn’t just stop there—Aramis Garcia has been called up from Triple-A Reno to fill the catcher spot, while pitcher Christian Montes De Oca shifts to the 60-day IL to free up roster space. And let me tell you, the absence of outfielder Corbin Carroll in Thursday’s finale against the Blue Jays raised eyebrows—after taking a hit to his left hand during Wednesday’s game, Carroll’s day off was a strategic decision by manager Torey Lovullo, who clearly values Carroll’s presence down the stretch given his .255 average, 20 homers, and 44 RBIs. Meanwhile, Randal Grichuk, once skirting the outfield for the Blue Jays, took the right field position for the D-backs on Thursday, adding another layer of intrigue to this evolving roster saga. Moreno, who’s showing solid numbers this season, was part of a notable trade from Toronto after last season, bringing a fresh dynamic to Arizona’s diamond defense. The ripple effects of these lineup changes are something to watch closely as the season heats up! LEARN MORE

TORONTO (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks put catcher Gabriel Moreno on the 10-day injured list Thursday because of a contusion on his right hand.

The move is retroactive to June 16.

Arizona selected catcher Aramis Garcia from Triple-A Reno. To make room on the 40-man roster, right-hander Christian Montes De Oca (back/elbow) was transferred to the 60-day IL.

Outfielder Corbin Carroll was not in the starting lineup for Thursday’s series finale against the Blue Jays. Carroll left Wednesday’s 8-1 loss in the eighth inning after being hit on the left hand by a pitch. X-rays did not reveal a fracture.

Manager Torey Lovullo said Carroll asked to play Thursday, but Lovullo preferred to rest the 2023 NL Rookie of the Year. Carroll is batting .255 with 20 home runs and 44 RBIs.

Former Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk started in right field for the Diamondbacks on Thursday.

Moreno was scratched from the lineup Tuesday after injuring his hand during batting practice. He did not play on Wednesday.

Moreno is batting .270 with five home runs and 20 RBIs in 53 games.

Now in his third season with the Diamondbacks, Moreno was acquired from Toronto following the 2022 season, along with outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr., in a trade that sent outfielder Daulton Varsho to the Blue Jays.