Diego Moreno Stats & Scouting Report

IP	16.0
ERA	5.06
WHIP	1.250
BB/9	2.8
SO/9	7.9

Full name Diego Rafael Moreno
Born 07/21/1987 in Higuerote, Venezuela
Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 235 / Bats: R / Throws: R
Debut 06/22/2015

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Organization Prospect Rankings

Moreno missed a month of games with a strained right rotator cuff, beginning in late May, and then on July 18 the Pirates suspended him for unprofessional conduct after an incident during a game in Altoona. Team officials never offered specifics, but all concerned were adamant that it was not a reflection on Moreno's general character. Moreno was the hardest thrower of anyone who played in the system in 2010, averaging 95 mph on the fastball and peaking at 98. The heater is mostly true but comes with a little natural sink. He uses a wipeout slider at 87-88 mph to keep hitters from sitting on the fastball. He also has a changeup used solely for balance. Command always has come easily, but the delivery is maximum-effort. Despite a stocky build, he shows good athleticism. His most striking physical trait is the exceptional length of his arms. Moreno dominated hitters in high Class A, but Double-A opponents took advantage of inconsistent velocity and fastballs left up in the zone. Scouts see him as a back-end bullpen type in the majors, though not a shutdown closer because he lacks a dominant second pitch.

Minor League Top Prospects

There were a lot of hard throwers in the FSL, and Moreno might have had the best pure arm. His fastball sits between 94-98 mph with sink and tailing action. If batters try to sit on his heater, he can make them look ridiculous with an 86-87 mph slider. Not that he needs it, but Moreno also has a changeup that plays just a tick below average, largely because hitters don't expect it. His control is actually quite good for a reliever. Even with three pitches and the ability to throw strikes, Moreno never will be a starter. His delivery has too much effort and he's best in short stints--he threw on back-to-back days only twice all season. The Pirates suspended him for a month for disciplinary reasons but don't consider his makeup a long-term issue.

Career Transactions

RHP Diego Moreno assigned to Caribes de Anzoategui.
RHP Diego Moreno assigned to Cardenales de Lara.
Generales de Durango released RHP Diego Moreno.
Cardenales de Lara activated RHP Diego Moreno.
RHP Diego Moreno assigned to Cardenales de Lara.
Generales de Durango signed free agent RHP Diego Moreno.
Kentucky Wild Health Genomes activated RHP Diego Moreno.
RHP Diego Moreno assigned to Kentucky Wild Health Genomes.
RHP Diego Moreno assigned to Cardenales de Lara.
Cardenales de Lara activated RHP Diego Moreno.
RHP Diego Moreno elected free agency.
RHP Diego Moreno assigned to Rochester Red Wings from Harrisburg Senators.
RHP Diego Moreno assigned to Harrisburg Senators.
Washington Nationals signed free agent RHP Diego Moreno to a minor league contract.
RHP Diego Moreno assigned to Harrisburg Senators.
West Virginia Power released RHP Diego Moreno.
West Virginia Power activated RHP Diego Moreno from the temporarily inactive list.
RHP Diego Moreno roster status changed by West Virginia Power.
West Virginia Power placed RHP Diego Moreno on the temporarily inactive list.
West Virginia Power signed free agent P Diego Moreno.
RHP Diego Moreno assigned to Panama.
Generales de Durango placed RHP Diego Moreno on the reserve list.
Generales de Durango placed RHP Diego Moreno on the 15-day injured list.
Generales de Durango signed free agent RHP Diego Moreno.
RHP Diego Moreno elected free agency.
Cleveland Indians sent RHP Diego Moreno outright to Columbus Clippers.
Cleveland Indians designated RHP Diego Moreno for assignment.
RHP Diego Moreno assigned to Columbus Clippers.
Cleveland Indians claimed RHP Diego Moreno off waivers from Tampa Bay Rays.
Tampa Bay Rays designated RHP Diego Moreno for assignment.
Tampa Bay Rays sent RHP Diego Moreno on a rehab assignment to Charlotte Stone Crabs.
Tampa Bay Rays transferred RHP Diego Moreno from the 10-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. Right shoulder bursitis.
Tampa Bay Rays sent RHP Diego Moreno on a rehab assignment to Durham Bulls.
Tampa Bay Rays placed RHP Diego Moreno on the 10-day disabled list retroactive to May 22, 2017. Right shoulder bursitis.
Tampa Bay Rays recalled RHP Diego Moreno from Durham Bulls.
RHP Diego Moreno assigned to Colombia.
RHP Diego Moreno assigned to Durham Bulls.
Tampa Bay Rays signed free agent RHP Diego Moreno to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
RHP Diego Moreno assigned to Tigres de Aragua.
RHP Diego Moreno assigned to Navegantes del Magallanes.
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders released RHP Diego Moreno.
RHP Diego Moreno assigned to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders from Trenton Thunder.
RHP Diego Moreno assigned to Trenton Thunder from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders activated RHP Diego Moreno from the 7-day disabled list.
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders placed RHP Diego Moreno on the 7-day disabled list retroactive to April 30, 2016.
RHP Diego Moreno assigned to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
New York Yankees signed free agent RHP Diego Moreno to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
RHP Diego Moreno elected free agency.
New York Yankees sent RHP Diego Moreno outright to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
New York Yankees transferred RHP Diego Moreno from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. Right elbow inflammation.
New York Yankees placed RHP Diego Moreno on the 15-day disabled list. Right elbow inflammation.
New York Yankees recalled RHP Diego Moreno from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
New York Yankees selected the contract of Diego Moreno from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
New York Yankees optioned RHP Diego Moreno to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
New York Yankees invited non-roster RHP Diego Moreno to spring training.
RHP Diego Moreno assigned to Estrellas LVBP.
RHP Diego Moreno assigned to Aguilas del Zulia.
RHP Diego Moreno assigned to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders from Trenton Thunder.
RHP Diego Moreno assigned to Trenton Thunder from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders activated RHP Diego Moreno from the 7-day disabled list.
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders placed RHP Diego Moreno on the 7-day disabled list.
RHP Diego Moreno assigned to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders from Trenton Thunder.
Trenton Thunder activated RHP Diego Moreno from the 7-day disabled list.
Trenton Thunder placed RHP Diego Moreno on the 7-day disabled list retroactive to August 27, 2013. right shoulder soreness
RHP Diego Moreno assigned to Trenton Thunder from Tampa Yankees.
Diego Moreno assigned to Tampa Yankees from Trenton Thunder.
Diego Moreno roster status changed by Trenton Thunder.
RHP Diego Moreno assigned to Aguilas del Zulia.
RHP Diego Moreno assigned to Trenton Thunder.
New York Yankees traded RHP A.J. Burnett to Pittsburgh Pirates for RHP Diego Moreno and OF Exicardo Cayones.
Diego Moreno assigned to Bradenton Marauders from Altoona Curve.
Diego Moreno roster status changed by Altoona Curve.
RHP Diego Moreno assigned to Altoona Curve from Bradenton Marauders.
RHP Diego Moreno assigned to Pittsburgh Pirates.
Diego Moreno roster status changed by Bradenton Marauders.
Bradenton Marauders placed RHP Diego Moreno on the 7-day disabled list. Right shoulder injury.
RHP Diego Moreno assigned to Bradenton Marauders from Altoona Curve.
Diego Moreno suspended.
Altoona Curve activated RHP Diego Moreno from the 7-day disabled list.
Altoona Curve placed RHP Diego Moreno on the 7-day disabled list.
RHP Diego Moreno assigned to Altoona Curve from Bradenton Marauders.
Diego Moreno assigned to Bradenton Marauders from West Virginia Power.
RHP Diego Moreno assigned to Aguilas del Zulia.
Diego Moreno assigned to West Virginia Power from State College Spikes.
State College Spikes signed free agent Diego Moreno.
RHP Diego Moreno elected free agency.