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Pirates' Dauri Moreta: Resumes throwing
Dauri Moreta (elbow) is throwing from 60 feet, MLB.com reports.Moreta underwent Tommy John surgery in mid-March, with this marking his first activity since. He is projected to return in June of 2025.
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Pirates' Dauri Moreta: Out for season
Dauri Moreta underwent surgery on his right UCL on Thursday and will be out 14-to-16 months, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.Moreta landed on the 60-day injured list Wednesday after damaging his UCL earlier this spring. He logged a 3.72 ERA and 1.09 WHIP across 58 innings last year, but he won't be able to follow up his solid season until midway through the 2025 campaign.
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Pirates' Dauri Moreta: Lands on 60-day IL
The Pittsburgh Pirates placed Dauri Moreta (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Saturday.Moreta suffered ligament damage in his right elbow during a spring game March 3, and his move to the 60-day IL officially rules him out for the first few months of the season. Moreta's roster spot will be filled by Michael Taylor, who officially signed with the Pirates on Saturday.
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Pirates' Dauri Moreta: Meeting with doctor next week
Dauri Moreta (elbow) will meet with Dr. Keith Meister next week to discuss treatment options, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.Moreta is dealing with ligament damage in his right elbow and might require surgery, but that determination hasn't been made yet. Even if the rest-and-rehab route is chosen, Moreta will be sidelined for a significant period of time.
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Pirates' Dauri Moreta: Dealing with elbow ligament injury
Pittsburgh Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Wednesday that Dauri Moreta is dealing with a ligament injury to his right elbow, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.The hurler is still being evaluated before a decision is made about how to treat the injury, but Tomczyk said Moreta will miss "an extended period of time." The loss of Moreta for any length of time is a big blow to the Pirates bullpen, as he held a 3.72 ERA and 76:24 K:BB across 58 innings in 2023 and had been pegged for a key role again in 2024.
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Pirates' Dauri Moreta: Set to miss time
Pittsburgh Pirates GM Ben Cherington said Tuesday that Dauri Moreta's elbow injury is still being evaluated, but the right-hander is expected to miss some time, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.The 26-year-old suffered the elbow injury during Sunday's spring game against the Orioles, and while the specifics of the issue aren't yet know, it appears he'll begin the season on the injured list. Moreta was a reliable bullpen piece for Pittsburgh last season with a 3.72 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 76:24 K:BB across 58 innings.
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Pirates' Dauri Moreta: Exits with elbow issue
Dauri Moreta was removed from Sunday's spring game against the Orioles due to an apparent elbow injury, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.The right-hander averaged just under 90 mph on his fastball Sunday, which is significantly down from his 95.2-mph average last season. The specifics of the situation remain unclear, but Moreta was seen shaking his arm as he exited the field.
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Pirates' Dauri Moreta: Recalled from Indianapolis
The Pittsburgh Pirates recalled Dauri Moreta from Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday.The 27-year-old 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. Moreta will fill a middle relief role down the stretch.
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Pirates' Dauri Moreta: Dispatched to Triple-A
The Pittsburgh Pirates optioned Dauri Moreta to Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday.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.
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Pirates' Dauri Moreta: Makes return from IL
The Pittsburgh Pirates reinstated Dauri Moreta (back) from the 15-day injured list Sunday.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.
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