Moreta was non-tendered by the Pirates on Friday, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Moreta spent most of his 2025 season in the minors, but he did maintain a 3.24 ERA with a 19:7 K:BB across 16.2 innings in Pittsburgh. He was also solid in 2023, so he should be able to land a new deal around the league.

The Pirates designated Moreta for assignment Tuesday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Moreta turned in a 3.24 ERA and 1.38 WHIP across 16.2 innings with the Pirates in 2025, and he also finished with a 2.43 ERA over 37 frames at Triple-A Indianapolis. Despite his strong performance, he'll lose his place on Pittsburgh's 40-man roster to make room for a wave of prospects, though another club may be interested in claiming Moreta off waivers.

The Pirates optioned Moreta to Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Moreta has pitched well in 18 appearances out of the Pirates' bullpen this season, collecting a 3.24 ERA and 19:7 K:BB over 16.2 frames. He'll be replaced on the roster and in the bullpen by Chase Shugart.

The Pirates recalled Moreta from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander will rejoin the big-league bullpen after spending the 15-day minimum in the minors after being demoted Aug. 11. Moreta has made five appearances for Pittsburgh this year and has given up two earned runs with a 7:1 K:BB over 4.2 innings.

The Pirates optioned Moreta to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Moreta has permitted two runs with a 7:1 K:BB over 4.2 innings during his time with the Pirates this season. He's clearing out to make room on the active roster for the return of Chase Shugart (knee).

The Pirates will option Moreta to Triple-A Indianapolis prior to Monday's game in Milwaukee, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

He'll give up his spot in the bullpen and on the 26-man active roster to Chase Shugart (knee), who will be reinstated from the 15-day injured list. Moreta has pitched well during his five appearances with the Pirates this season, allowing two runs with a 7:1 K:BB over 4.2 innings.

The Pirates recalled Moreta from Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Moreta was reinstated from the injured list in mid-June after fully recovering from Tommy John surgery in May of 2024. He has pitched well in Triple-A this season with a 2.56 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 48:19 K:BB across 31.2 innings, and his return to the majors will bolster the Pirates' bullpen. Thomas Harrington was optioned to Triple-A following Friday's game against the Rockies in a corresponding move.

The Pirates activated Moreta (elbow) from the 60-day injured list Monday and optioned him to Triple-A Indianapolis.

EDGE Analysis

Moreta has made 18 rehab appearances as he comes back from Tommy John surgery, allowing five runs with a 21:12 K:BB over 16.2 innings. The 29-year-old will continue to knock some rust off at Triple-A Indianapolis while he awaits another opportunity at the big-league level.

Pirates senior director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk told reporters Wednesday that he "would have no issues with recommending" Moreta (elbow) to return from the 60-day injured list, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Moreta has made 11 rehab outings with Triple-A Indianapolis has yielded just one run and three hits over his last 6.2 innings. The 29-year-old right-hander is in the final stages of his recovery from Tommy John surgery, which he underwent in March of 2024. He last saw major-league action in 2023 with Pittsburgh, during which he held a 3.72 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, five holds and a 76:24 K:BB across 58 frames.

Moreta (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with Single-A Bradenton on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

When he appears in a game, it will be his first since he underwent Tommy John surgery in March of 2024. Moreta is not on the 40-man roster but could be an option for the Pirates' bullpen at some point this season.