Diamondbacks consider extension for catcher Gabriel Moreno amid strong season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 9:51 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
The Arizona Diamondbacks are reportedly weighing a contract extension for catcher Gabriel Moreno during his breakout season. Moreno has significantly impacted the team, recently contributing a two-RBI single against the Washington Nationals on July 25, 2026, and a solo home run against the Oakland Athletics on July 22. Discussions about his extension may have been delayed, given his performance this year. The Diamondbacks are expected to continue evaluating their roster moves ahead of potential negotiations with Moreno.
- •Gabriel Moreno has had a breakout season for the Diamondbacks.
- •He hit a two-RBI single against the Nationals on July 25, 2026.
- •Moreno also hit a solo home run against the Athletics on July 22.
- •Contract extension talks for Moreno may have been overdue.
- 9:51 PMYahoo Sports — Why the D-Backs should focus on a Gabriel Moreno extension — and why it’s overdue
"PHOENIX — It’s no secret Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno’s impact on the club is massive, and with a career breakout season underway, a contract extension could be on the way. But those discussions may have waited longer than they should have.
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