DAURI MORETA NEWS

Unlikely to pitch in spring games Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Wednesday that Moreta (elbow) is unlikely to pitch in any Grapefruit League games, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette r...

Impact Moreta is right where the Pirates expected him to be in his recovery from the Tommy John surgery he underwent last March, with Tomczyk noting that the right-hander has been able to throw side sessions. He'll continue to slowly increase the intensity of his throwing sessions throughout the spring before potentially facing hitters in live batting practice, but any games that Moreta pitches in during camp will likely come on the back fields in a controlled setting. Moreta was placed on the 60-day injured list over the weekend, and while he could be ready to begin a minor-league rehab assignment by late April, he won't be eligible to make his 2025 debut for the Pirates until at least late May.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on 60-day IL Moreta (elbow) was placed on the 60-day injured list Sunday, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Moreta is still recovering from Tommy John surgery, which he underwent in March of 2024. The right-hander will now be forced to miss the first two months of the 2025 season while on the 60-day IL. The transaction opened a spot on the 40-man roster for newly-signed outfielder Tommy Pham.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates injury updates: Opening day roster off the table for Dauri Moreta; Hunter Stratton nearly back to full health BRADENTON, Fla. — As the Pirates prepare for the 2025 season, one pitcher expected to contribute to the bullpen has already been ruled out o...

FEBRUARY 14 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Resumes throwing Moreta (elbow) is throwing from 60 feet, MLB.com reports.

Impact Moreta underwent Tommy John surgery in mid-March, with this marking his first activity since. He is projected to return in June of 2025.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reports: Pirates RHP Dauri Moreta has elbow surgery Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Dauri Moreta underwent elbow surgery, multiple outlets reported Thursday, and he will be out of action for u...

MARCH 21, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Pirates' David Bednar dealing with right lat tightness, Dauri Moreta's right elbow being evaluated BRADENTON, Fla. — A pair of Pirates right-handers are currently being monitored. Manager Derek Shelton voluntarily told reporters currently...

MARCH 3, 2024 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Recalled from Indianapolis The Pirates recalled Moreta from Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday.

Impact Moreta, 27, has registered a decent 4.24 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 66:24 K:BB in 51 innings this season out of the Pittsburgh bullpen. He'll fill a middle relief role down the stretch.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dispatched to Triple-A The Pirates optioned Moreta to Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday.

Impact Moreta was sent out to the minors to clear room on 26-man active roster for right-hander Luis Ortiz, who was recalled from Triple-A ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday versus the Cardinals. The demotion comes after Moreta was touched up for two earned runs on three hits and one walk in 1.2 innings of relief in Tuesday's 6-3 win over St. Louis.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes return from IL The Pirates reinstated Moreta (back) from the 15-day injured list Sunday.

Impact Moreta received the green light to rejoin Pittsburgh after striking out two over a scoreless inning in his lone rehab appearance Thursday with Triple-A Indianapolis. Prior to landing on the IL on Aug. 4 with lower-back soreness, Moreta had notched four wins, one save and four holds over 48.1 innings out of the Pittsburgh bullpen while pitching to a 4.10 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 63:22 K:BB. He should step back into a key setup role in front of closer David Bednar.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates switch out bullpen arms by activating Dauri Moreta, moving Angel Perdomo to IL MINNEAPOLIS — Before the Pirates put the finishing touches on their six-game road trip, they brought one of their most-used relievers this s...

AUGUST 20, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Beginning rehab assignment Moreta (back) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday.

Impact Moreta was placed on the IL on Aug. 4 due to soreness in his lower-back, and Friday will mark the beginning of the final stage in his recovery process. The Pirates haven't indicated how long they plan on keeping Moreta in the minors, but it's possible he returns ahead of their next homestand Monday.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates place RHP Dauri Moreta (back) on 15-day IL The Pittsburgh Pirates placed right-hander Dauri Moreta on the 15-day injured list on Friday because of low back inflammation.

AUGUST 5, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Lands on injured list The Pirates placed Moreta on the 15-day injured list Friday with lower back soreness, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

Impact After giving up three runs on three hits and two walks over one inning Thursday against Milwaukee, Moreta will be sidelined for at least two weeks. The 27-year-old righty holds a 4.10 ERA and 1.20 WHIP on the season and figures to return when eligible in late August.

AUGUST 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three strikeouts in clean outing Moreta allowed zero hits and zero walks while striking out three over 1.1 scoreless innings Friday against the Angels.

Impact Following a rough June that saw him allow 10 runs over 10 innings, Moreta has allowed only one run with a 0.72 WHIP and 13 strikeouts through 8.1 July innings. While currently holding a middle-relief role in Pittsburgh, continued impactful outings could lead to a rise in role if the Pirates trade away closer David Bednar and/or setup man Colin Holderman continues to struggle.

JULY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In light of Robert Stephenson trade, Pirates reliever Dauri Moreta's strides in 2023 proving invaluable Pirates reliever Dauri Moreta, owner of several currency-related nicknames, has been, well, money for the Bucs so far in 2023. Moreta arrive...

JUNE 2, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Takes first loss Moreta (1-1) took the loss Sunday against the Diamondbacks. He allowed an unearned run on a hit while striking out one over one-third of an inning.

Impact Moreta replaced Roansy Contreras to start the sixth inning, striking out Corbin Carroll before Christian Walker reached on a Ke'Bryan Hayes throwing error. Walker would score on Lourdes Gurriel's base hit, giving Arizona a 4-3 lead and eventually handing Moreta his first loss. Overall, the 27-year-old Moreta has been excellent for Pittsburgh. He still hasn't allowed an earned run since April 26, a span of 10.2 innings. He sports a 2.14 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 31:12 K:BB across 21 innings this season.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets save against Cardinals Moreta picked up the save in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Cardinals in 10 innings while allowing no runs or hits with a walk and a strikeout.

Impact Moreta was tasked with getting the save after David Bednar worked the ninth against the Cardinals, and he got the job done. It's the first save of the season for the 26-year-old, and as long as Bednar is part of the roster it's unlikely he'll see many more chances for the club.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

A quiet acquisition this offseason, Pirates reliever Dauri Moreta making noise in spring training Dauri Moreta has been one of the Pirates’ better relievers this spring and could wind up earning a major league role.

MARCH 20, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Pirates send SS Newman to Reds for reliever Moreta

The Pittsburgh Pirates have traded infielder Kevin Newman to Cincinnati in exchange for relief pitcher Dauri Moreta

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shipped to Pittsburgh The Reds traded Moreta to the Pirates on Friday in exchange for infielder Kevin Newman.

Impact Moreta was on the shuttle between Triple-A and the majors throughout last season, making 35 appearances for the big-league team (one start) and another 28 for Louisville. The 26-year-old right-hander averaged 96 mph with his fastball in the majors last season and can pull the string with the slider and changeup around 85-88 mph.

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rob Biertempfel: Pirates get Dauri Moreta, from Reds for Newman.... - The Athletic Pirates get Dauri Moreta, from Reds for Newman. Moreta, 26, made 39 outings (one start) for the Reds over the past two seasons and put up a...

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Optioned to Triple-A Moreta was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Saturday.

Impact Moreta was called up by the Reds last week and allowed two runs on three hits and two walks while striking out six in 4.2 innings over three appearances during his time in the majors. However, he'll head back to Louisville after Graham Ashcraft (biceps) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down Thursday Moreta was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Thursday.

Impact Moreta returned from the COVID-19 injured list in late July and tossed 3.2 scoreless innings over three appearances since returning to action. However, he'll head to the minors as part of a move after Austin Romine was activated by the Reds.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back from COVID-19 IL The Reds reinstated Moreta (illness) from the COVID-19-related injured list Wednesday, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact Ryan Hendrix, who was summoned from the minors as a replacement player when Moreta went on the IL last weekend, was returned to Triple-A Louisville to open up a spot on the 26-man active roster. Before he hit the shelf after apparently testing positive for the virus, Moreta had compiled a 7.09 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 29:9 K:BB across 26.2 innings out of the Cincinnati bullpen this season.

JULY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on injured list Moreta was placed on the injured list for undisclosed reasons Saturday.

Impact The Reds declined to note both the reason for Moreta's absence and the specific injured list he landed on, which fits the pattern teams have used when placing players on the COVID-19 injured list. Ryan Hendrix was called up to take his place on the roster.

JULY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE