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PIT • Pitcher • #36
about 2 months ago
Even though he had a 3.00 ERA in 13 appearances since rejoining the Pirates in late August, Moreta will apparently finish up in the minors because of the desire to add a fresh arm. Moreta had a nice 2023 (3.72 ERA, 76/24 K/BB in 68 IP) before missing 2024 and the first two months of this season following Tommy John surgery. He’ll be arbitration eligible for the first time this winter, and while he’s still not going to make much more than the minimum, it’s unclear whether the Pirates will retain him. Getting sent down with four days left in the season doesn’t bode well.
PIT • Pitcher • #36
3 months ago
In his first stint back from Tommy John, Moreta allowed two runs over 4 2/3 innings for the Pirates earlier this month. He should have a chance to finish out the season in the Pirates pen.
PIT • Pitcher • #36
3 months ago
Moreta has been good for Pittsburgh, throwing 3 1/3 shutout innings while allowing just one hit and one walk and striking out six. Chase Shugart is coming off the injured list today, and the Pirates needed a spot in the bullpen for him, but Moreta should get another chance late this summer.
PIT • Pitcher • #36
4 months ago
Moreta receives the call to join Pittsburgh’s relief mix after spending the first four months in the minors working his way back from last year’s Tommy John surgery. He’ll likely operate in low-leverage spots for the Pirates over the final two months.
PIT • Pitcher • #36
5 months ago
Moreta, who is coming back from Tommy John, had a 3.07 ERA in 14 2/3 innings for Indianapolis on his rehab assignment, but he walked 12 batters. His velocity is also still down a tad. He’ll probably be back in the Pirates pen before long, but the team wasn’t ready to carry him just yet.