Moreno, Thomas back in action for Dbacks

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Arizona Diamondbacks
NEWS: Arizona activated catcher Gabriel Moreno and outfielder Alek Thomas from the 10-day IL, designated catcher Tucker Barnhart for assignment, and optioned infielder Blaze Alexander to the minors.
IMPACT: High
BHQ SPIN: Moreno and Thomas had contrasting IL stints as the former returned in the minimum 10 days and the latter landed on the IL way back on April 1st. Moreno (+5% PT) sprained his left thumb but is now recovered and will reclaim everyday catching duties. Barnhart’s (-25%) dismissal means Jose Herrera (+20%) will stick as the team’s backup catcher. It likely had more to do with Barnhart’s 52 wRC+ (96 PA) and -0.2 fWAR than Herrera’s upside and youth (27 years old vs. Barnhart’s...

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