Gabriel Moreno

Just when we've wrapped our minds around Alejandro Kirk being a Fantasy stud, the Blue Jays are calling up another potential impact catcher, ...

Shoot, he has a 1.70 FIP and 2.14 xERA. As desperate as manager Alex Cora has been for stability at the back end of the 'pen, a couple of conversions could go a long way. "I think I still don't have all the feel in the world for that pitch yet, but it's just such a good pitch with so much movement that it just gives me the confidence to attack the zone with it," Keller said. For all the talk about Matt Barnes, Hansel Robles, Jake Diekman and even Matt Brasier, it looks like Matt Strahm may be the one stepping into the closer role for the Red Sox. The left-hander recorded his second save in as many days Wednesday, both without allowing a baserunner and both in defense of a one-run lead. He's always had that kind of potential as a hitter, but now the Rays are entrusting him with everyday at-bats -- and batting him in the upper third of the lineup to boot. He has claimed an everyday job up the middle, though, with Jean Segura sidelined by a fractured finger for the next three months, and it turns out regular playing time may have been all he needed to make good on his potential. Gabriel Moreno is intended to be a direct replacement for Danny Jansen, who broke his hand Monday. Catcher has seen an influx of talent in recent weeks, which makes for something of a crowd in one-catcher leagues.

With the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons, Moreno was hitting .324/.380/.404 with nine extra-base hits in 36 games. Behind the plate, he thrown out 15 of the 28 (54 ...

In that case, they could use the extra roster spot on a position player. No one will be looking at the young catcher to carry this lineup, but he can certainly make it even better. Behind the plate, he spoke about his athleticism as a catcher and his plus arm and improved receiving skills. If it’s the latter, DFAing Bradley Zimmer seems like the only potential possibility (unless there’s another injury we don’t yet know about). But Zimmer has been a good defensive replacement in the outfield and remains one of their few left-handed options, even if his bat doesn’t offer much impact. Keith Law previously wrote of Moreno, “his unusual athleticism for the (catcher) position makes him the type of player you should bet will improve when he needs to.” The numbers show Moreno has figured out how to hit Triple-A pitching and appears ready for his next challenge. On the offensive side, the club challenged him to make better swing decisions at the plate. It’s merely the next stage and, often, the hardest one to master. For now, it’s unclear how playing time will be split between Alejandro Kirk and Moreno, but the Blue Jays wouldn’t have called him up if he wasn’t ready to get behind the plate. That means making sure he has a good handle on his routines, which include a training regime, pre-game preparation, hitting and defensive routines and post-game recovery. That was enough to show that he was ready to face major-league pitching. Behind the plate, he thrown out 15 of the 28 (54 percent) runners who have attempted to steal on him.

Moreno is a terrific catching prospect and has hit .324 in the minors this year. However, he has only hit 1 HR in 150 plate appearances and his playing time ...

- MLB - NFL He's filling in for the injured Danny Jansen who was playing around 4 times per week with Alejandro Kirk also catching and DH'ing. Moreno probably doesn't have immediate value in shallower leagues, but he is definitely a name to keep an eye on no matter who you are.

Gabriel Moreno promoted to the Toronto Blue Jays is finally happening. The Blue Jays No. 1 prospect will finally join the team.

With a strong sense at the plate, Moreno is a catcher who comes with a strong arm. It’s fine because, for the time being, he needs to be a backup which starts a few times a week while soaking in his unique environment. The good thing about all this is that Moreno might not be ready to make a major impact at the league level. In 35 games with the Bisons, the Venezuelan has posted a .324/.380/.404 slash line. It’s the right time for the 22-year-old to prove to the Blue Jays what he can do. Gabriel Moreno promoted to the Toronto Blue Jays is finally happening.

Gabriel Moreno will join the Toronto Blue Jays before Friday's game against the Detroit Tigers, according to sources. Moreno is the club's No.

Signed as an international free agent in 2016, the 22-year-old Moreno has seen his stock soar after an excellent 2021 showing.

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The Blue Jays also have top catching prospect Gabriel Moreno waiting in the wings, getting him occasional plate appearances at catcher and designated hitter to ...

The Blue Jays will find at bats for both Kirk and Moreno, likely at Collins’ expense. The biggest problem is finding a spot for Moreno in the Blue Jays lineup. The Toronto Blue Jays find themselves in a rare position.

Moreno, 22, owns a .323/.377/.406 batting line with a home run in 35 Triple-A games this season. He is nearly five years younger than the average Triple-A ...

The Blue Jays are summoning Moreno because Danny Jansen, the club's most-of-the-time catcher, will miss time with a broken finger. He is nearly five years younger than the average Triple-A player, and last season Moreno authored a .373/.441/.651 batting line with eight homers in 32 Double-A games around a thumb injury. The eventual implementation of the automated ball-strike system might render some of his work moot, but it speaks well of his eagerness to get better -- and his chances for stardom. The Toronto Blue Jays are calling up one of the best prospects in baseball. In addition to adding strength at the plate, Moreno has improved his receiving capabilities behind it. Moreno hit .367/.434/.626 eight home runs in 37 games across three levels last season; he then appeared in 22 games in the Arizona Fall League, where he batted .329/.410/.494 with a walk for every strikeout.

When Adley Rutschman headed to the Majors on May 21, the title of top catching prospect in Minor League Baseball was passed to Gabriel Moreno.

Moreno and Kirk could rotate through DH duties while the rookie also folds in time behind the plate in an attempt to learn Toronto’s Major League pitching staff. He was an infielder when he first signed with the Jays for $25,000 in August 2016, and while Toronto officials quickly moved him from the dirt to behind the plate, he still possesses the athleticism to be a quality receiver and blocker at the dish. Kirk ranks in the 93rd percentile for pitch framing, according to Statcast. His 1.8 fWAR trails only Willson Contreras’ 2.2 among big league backstops to this point in the season. The Venezuela native leads them all with a .345 average and places third with a 151 wRC+, one spot above current Royals top prospect MJ Melendez (147) and two above Rutschman (146). His .404 slugging percentage represents a major drop from his .651 mark last season in a similar sample size at Double-A New Hampshire. The 22-year-old, right-handed-hitting backstop heads to the Majors with one of the best hit tools in all of prospectdom.