Diamondbacks Say MRI on Gabriel Moreno Shows Only Inflammation

Manager Torey Lovullo expects a brief rest with the catcher on track for Opening Day.

Overview

Moreno was scratched Friday with right forearm tightness, an MRI showed no structural damage, and the club plans to keep him down for a couple of days before resuming a normal schedule.
Lovullo outlined a tentative plan to catch Moreno on Opening Day at Dodger Stadium, sit him the next game, then start him again for the series finale in Los Angeles.
James McCann remains set as the backup catcher, Aramis Garcia started after the late scratch, and Adrian Del Castillo is slated to open the season on the 10-day injured list with a calf strain.
Corbin Burnes hit a rehab milestone with his first mound bullpen since last June’s Tommy John surgery, throwing 15 pitches and touching about 91 mph.
Merrill Kelly continued building up after back soreness as Zac Gallen holds the Opening Day assignment, while Corbin Carroll returned as a designated hitter and Jordan Lawlar strengthened his center-field case with a standout spring.