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Torey Lovullo Explains Off Day for Arenado, Gurriel and Moreno

Arizona Diamondbacks On SI·Alex D'Agostino·25 days ago
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The Arizona Diamondbacks face the rubber match of an important series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. And yet, Thursday's lineup does not include Nolan Arenado, Gabriel Moreno or Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Rookie Jose Fernandez will start at third base. Jorge Barrosa gets the nod in left field, and veteran catcher James McCann will start behind home plate. Manager Torey Lovullo explained his reasoning for the trio of off days in his pre-game availability. Here's what he had to say: Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo explains off days for starters Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo talks to catcher Gabriel Moreno (14) during their game against the Seattle Mariners at Chase Field in Phoenix, on June 10, 2025. | Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Moreno's absence is the least surprising of the three. Not only is Arizona's starting catcher not far removed from an oblique injury, Thursday's game is a 12:40 p.m. first pitch, coming after a late-night game the day prior.…

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