Moreno Crushes 2 Homers in Cactus League Finale

Diamondbacks catcher silences injury concerns with powerful performance

Mar. 23, 2026 at 3:50am

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Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno hit two mammoth home runs in the team's final Cactus League game, putting to rest any concerns about his health after he was sidelined with right forearm tightness earlier in spring training. Moreno's first homer traveled 445 feet at 108 mph, and his second blast went 459 feet at 110 mph, just shy of his longest shot of the spring.

Why it matters

Moreno is a key part of the Diamondbacks' lineup, but has struggled with injuries in recent seasons. His performance in this game shows he is fully healthy and ready to contribute for Arizona as they look to build on their success from last year.

The details

Moreno got four at-bats in the game, leading off with a ground-rule double before hitting his two home runs. The first homer traveled 445 feet and came off the bat at 108 mph, while the second went 459 feet at 110 mph. Moreno's power display was not the only highlight, as outfielder Jorge Barrosa also hit a solo homer and top prospect Ryan Waldschmidt went 3-for-4 with a double.

  • The game took place on Sunday night, March 23, 2026, in the final Cactus League game of the spring.

The players

Gabriel Moreno

The Arizona Diamondbacks' starting catcher, who has struggled with injuries in recent seasons but showed he is fully healthy with his powerful performance in this game.

Jorge Barrosa

An Diamondbacks outfielder who also hit a solo home run in the game.

Ryan Waldschmidt

The Diamondbacks' top prospect, who went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored in the game.

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What’s next

Moreno will look to carry his strong spring performance into the regular season as the Diamondbacks aim to build on their success from last year.

The takeaway

Gabriel Moreno's dominant performance in the Diamondbacks' Cactus League finale has erased any lingering concerns about his health, positioning him as a key part of Arizona's lineup as they look to contend in 2026.