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.
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.
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Pirates' Dauri Moreta: Gets save against Cardinals
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Moreta picked up the save in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Cardinals in 10 innings, walking one and striking out one in a scoreless inning.
Moreta was tasked with getting the save after David Bednar worked the ninth inning against the Cardinals, and he got the job done. It's the first save of the season for Moreta in eight appearances. As long as Bednar is on the roster, it's unlikely Moreta will see many more save chances.
The Reds traded Moreta to the Pirates on Friday in exchange for infielder Kevin Newman.
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.
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Reds' Dauri Moreta: Optioned to Triple-A
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Moreta was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Saturday.
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.
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Reds' Dauri Moreta: Called up by Reds
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Moreta was recalled from Triple-A Louisville on Thursday.
Moreta has made five major-league appearances since the All-Star break and has allowed three hits and two walks while striking out four in seven scoreless innings. He served as the 29th man during a doubleheader against the Rockies on Sept. 5 but will rejoin the big-league bullpen after Luke Farrell was designated for assignment.
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Reds' Dauri Moreta: Moves back to Triple-A
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The Reds returned Moreta to Triple-A Louisville on Monday.
Moreta will head back to the minors after serving as the Reds' 29th man for Sunday's doubleheader with the Rockies. He appeared in relief in the Reds' 10-0 win in Game 2, striking out one over two scoreless innings while giving up one hit and issuing two walks.
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Reds' Dauri Moreta: Called up as 29th man
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The Reds recalled Moreta from Triple-A Louisville ahead of Sunday's doubleheader with the Rockies.
Moreta is being designated as the Reds' 29th man for the doubleheader and will be available out of the bullpen for either contest before likely heading back to Triple-A on Monday. Over his 31.2 innings in the big leagues this season, Moreta has posted a 5.97 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 32:9 K:BB.
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Reds' Dauri Moreta: Optioned to Triple-A
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Moreta was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Monday.
Moreta made just one relief appearance for the Reds after being called up Thursday, striking out two in 1.1 perfect innings against the Phillies on Thursday. However, he'll head back to the minors as part of a move to make room on the active roster for Chase Anderson, whose contract was selected ahead of Monday's start against the Cardinals.
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Reds' Dauri Moreta: Recalled Thursday
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Moreta was recalled from Triple-A Louisville on Thursday.
Moreta was sent down by the Reds in early August, and he's posted a 6.00 ERA and 1.67 WHIP in six innings over six relief appearances in the minors following his demotion. However, he'll rejoin the major-league bullpen after T.J. Zeuch (back) was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday.
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Reds' Dauri Moreta: Sent down Thursday
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Moreta was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Thursday.
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 the corresponding move for Austin Romine being activated by the Reds.
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Reds' Dauri Moreta: Back from COVID-19 IL
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The Reds reinstated Moreta (illness) from the COVID-19-related injured list Wednesday, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.
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.
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Reds' Dauri Moreta: Lands on injured list
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Moreta was placed on the injured list for undisclosed reasons Saturday.
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.
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Reds' Dauri Moreta: Tallies first career save
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Moreta allowed a hit but tallied the final two outs of the 10th inning without allowing a run to earn the save Thursday against the Yankees.
Moreta has struggled mightily out of the Cincinnati bullpen this season, maintaining a 7.36 ERA and 29:9 K:BB across 25.2 frames. However, he earned his first career save Thursday after Hunter Strickland pitched with the game tied and Alexis Diaz unavailable after appearing in three of the team's last four games. Given his lack of success this season, it's difficult to envision Moreta picking up additional save chances..
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Reds' Dauri Moreta: Returns to big leagues
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The Reds recalled Moreta from Triple-A Louisville on Sunday.
Outfielder TJ Friedl was optioned to Louisville to clear room on the 26-man active roster for Moreta. The 26-year-old right-hander was able to secure a spot on the Reds' Opening Day roster, but he labored across 15 appearances before being sent to Louisville on May 12. Over his 13.2 innings with the Reds, Moreta was charged with 15 earned runs on 15 hits and six walks while striking out 16.
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Reds' Dauri Moreta: Sent to minors
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Moreta was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Thursday, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Moreta earned a spot on Cincinnati's Opening Day roster but has struggled through 15 appearances, and he's now been demoted after surrendering five runs without recording an out Wednesday. He'll head to Louisville, where he had a 0.68 ERA, 0.65 WHIP and 21:4 K:BB over 26.1 innings last year.
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Reds' Dauri Moreta: Struggles as opener
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Moreta (0-1) took the loss in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Pirates, allowing two runs on two hits in one-third of an inning. He struck out one batter.
Manager David Bell decided to go with a bullpen game in the nightcap after Nick Lodolo was scratched due to a back injury. Moreta gave up a homer to Bryan Reynolds, so he has now allowed a total of four runs in his last two appearances. It was Moreta's first career start Saturday, and it was a failed experiment.
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Reds' Dauri Moreta: Serving as opener in nightcap
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Moreta will serve as the opener in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Pirates, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
Robert Dugger was initially listed as the starter for Saturday's nightcap, but the Reds will instead elect to use Moreta as an opener. Over his first 12 relief appearances this season, Moreta has posted a 5.11 ERA and 1.05 WHIP in 12.1 innings.
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Reds' Dauri Moreta: Mixed returns
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Moreta allowed a run on one hit over two-thirds of an inning during Thursday's loss to the Padres. He's allowed runs on back-to-back days, raising his ERA to 4.50 despite carrying a 0.90 WHIP.
Moreta has hardly been the worst reliever for the Reds, but he's allowed two homers and a double among his five hits allowed. On the bright side, he has 11 strikeouts in 10 innings pitched.
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Reds' Dauri Moreta: Chance to win bullpen spot
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Moreta has a chance to win a roster spot out of spring training in the bullpen, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. He struck out the side Wednesday after the first batter reached on a dropped pop-up. "Moreta has shown what he can do," Reds manager David Bell said. "He had a great year in the minor leagues last year, came up [to the big leagues] and definitely held his own. He has got a strong chance to be a part of our bullpen, and today you saw another good outing."
The Reds made a handful of roster moves this week and Moreta remains as part of the bullpen mix in the wake of those moves. 2021 was a breakout campaign for the right-hander, as he compiled a whopping 59:9 K:BB over 54 innings between Double-A and Triple-A. He made his MLB debut late last season and allowed one run on two hits with four strikeouts and a walk across 3.2 frames.
