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

Moreta underwent surgery on his right UCL on Thursday and will be out 14-to-16 months, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

The Pirates placed Moreta (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Saturday.

Moreta (elbow) will meet with Dr. Keith Meister next week to discuss treatment options, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Wednesday that Moreta is dealing with a ligament injury to his right elbow, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

Pirates GM Ben Cherington said Tuesday that Moreta's elbow injury is still being evaluated, but the right-hander is expected to miss some time, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

Moreta was removed from Sunday's spring game against the Orioles due to an apparent elbow injury, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

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

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

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