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Diamondbacks scratch Gabriel Moreno ahead of game vs. Braves

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks scratched starting catcher Gabriel Moreno with lower back discomfort ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Atlanta Braves, the team announced before first pitch.

Moreno will remain available off the bench with Jose Herrera entering the starting lineup.

Arizona’s batting order against Braves right-handed pitcher Charlie Morton changed, as Moreno was set to bat sixth. Herrera slid into the nine-hole, and shortstop Geraldo Perdomo moved up from ninth to sixth.

Updated lineup:

Carroll | RF
Marte | 2B
Pederson | DH
Walker | 1B
Gurriel | LF
Perdomo | SS
Suárez | 3B
Thomas | CF
Herrera | C https://t.