Diamondbacks Catcher Gabriel Moreno Shut Down for a Few Days After MRI

Moreno will rest his right elbow after inflammation was discovered, while other key players also dealing with minor injuries.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 8:55pm

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Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno will be shut down for a couple of days after an MRI revealed right elbow inflammation, manager Torey Lovullo announced on Saturday. Lovullo expects Moreno to be ready for the start of the regular season, but the team wants to give him proper rest now. Moreno has missed time in each of his first three seasons with the Diamondbacks due to various injuries.

Why it matters

Moreno is a key part of the Diamondbacks' lineup, so any injury concerns are significant for the team as they prepare for the upcoming season. The Diamondbacks are also dealing with injuries to other important players like Pavin Smith and Corbin Carroll, so managing these minor issues during spring training will be crucial.

The details

According to Lovullo, Moreno was previously scratched from the lineup on Friday against the Kansas City Royals with right forearm tightness and underwent imaging that evening. The MRI revealed right elbow inflammation, prompting the Diamondbacks to shut Moreno down for a couple of days to allow him to rest and recover. Lovullo said the team anticipates Moreno will be ready for the start of the regular season.

  • Moreno was scratched from the lineup on Friday, March 13, 2026 against the Kansas City Royals.
  • An MRI was performed on Moreno's right elbow on Friday, March 13, 2026, revealing inflammation.

The players

Gabriel Moreno

A catcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks who has dealt with various injuries in his first three seasons with the team.

Torey Lovullo

The manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Adrian Del Castillo

The backup catcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks who is currently out with a left calf issue.

Pavin Smith

An outfielder for the Arizona Diamondbacks who was also scratched from a recent game with left forearm tightness.

Corbin Carroll

An outfielder for the Arizona Diamondbacks who made his 2026 Cactus League debut on Wednesday after hand surgery last month.

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What they’re saying

“We felt we are in a really good spot. He's gonna have a couple of days down, and we are just going to continue to treat him up and make sure that when we initiate the baseball activity, that he is pain-free and pushing forward to get ready for the season.”

— Torey Lovullo, Manager

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