Diamondbacks' Gabriel Moreno: Set for extended absence

Manager Torey Lovullo said Thursday that Moreno (groin) is expected to miss several weeks of action, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports.

Moreno was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left adductor strain Tuesday, and it appears he'll end up being sidelined for most of August. Moreno's status will receive an update in the near future as the Diamondbacks are awaiting imaging results. Lovullo expressed optimism that the 24-year-old will be able to return before the end of the regular season, but for now it'll be Jose Herrera and Adrian Del Castillo handling catching duties.