Richard Lovelady - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

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Catches on with NYM The Mets claimed Lovelady off waivers from the Nationals on Saturday.

Impact Lovelady was designated for assignment by the Nationals on Tuesday, and the 31-year-old southpaw will call New York his new home after being claimed by the Mets. The move corresponds with the Mets placing Justin Hagenman (ribs) on the 60-day injured list, which gives Lovelady a path to making the team's Opening Day roster as a member of the bullpen. Lovelady appeared in 10 regular-season games between the Mets and Blue Jays in 2025, posting an 8.49 ERA and 1.54 WHIP across 11.2 innings.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 10 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

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MARCH 10 • Associated Press

DFA'd by Washington The Nationals designated Lovelady for assignment Tuesday, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

Impact The left-hander was claimed off waivers by the Nationals in January but will lose his place on the 40-man roster to make room for the signing of Zack Littell. Lovelady appeared in 10 regular-season games between the Blue Jays and Mets last season, allowing 11 earned runs with a 12:6 K:BB over 11.2 frames.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Nats claim Lovelady off waivers to bolster bullpen The Nationals claimed six-year veteran reliever Richard Lovelady off waivers from the Mets on Thursday and added the southpaw to their bullp...

JANUARY 29 • MLB.COM

Claimed by Nationals The Nationals claimed Lovelady off waivers from the Mets on Thursday.

Impact Lovelady struggled to find his footing in the majors in 2025, finishing the year with an 8.49 ERA and 1.54 WHIP through 11.2 innings. Triple-A was a different story, however, as he logged a 1.66 ERA and 1.05 WHIP in 38 frames. He'll compete for a spot in Washington's Opening Day bullpen during spring training.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 29 • Associated Press

Bumped from roster Lovelady was designated for assignment Thursday, Max Goodman of NJ.com reports.

Impact Lovelady re-signed with the Mets in October after closing the 2025 season with the team. He'll likely rejoin the 40-man roster at some point during the 2026 campaign as a depth option out of the bullpen.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 22 • Associated Press

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DECEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

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DECEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

New York Mets sign left-hander Richard Lovelady to a $1 million, 1-year contract

The New York Mets have signed left-hander Richard Lovelady to a one-year contract paying $1 million while in the major leagues and $350,000 while in the minors

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Back with Mets Lovelady signed a one-year, major-league contract with the Mets on Thursday.

Impact After electing free agency shortly after the end of the regular season, Lovelady will officially reunite with the club that he ended the year with. The 30-year-old coughed up 11 earned runs over 11.2 innings in the majors this season but was much more effective in the minors, logging a 1.66 ERA and 1.05 WHIP through 38 frames. He'll presumably be in the running for a spot in New York's Opening Day bullpen.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Becomes free agent Lovelady elected free agency Tuesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Lovelady joins the open market after he went through waivers unclaimed following his outright Saturday. The 30-year-old had a career worst 8.49 ERA aside from 2020 when he had a 9.00 ERA from just one appearance.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A The Mets outrighted Lovelady to Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday.

Impact Lovelady was designated for assignment Thursday, and he'll be assigned to Triple-A. The 30-year-old made eight appearances with the Mets, posting a 6.30 ERA across 10 innings.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped from 40-man The Mets designated Lovelady for assignment Thursday.

Impact Lovelady has given up two runs (one earned) over 3.1 innings since being promoted from Triple-A on Saturday, and he'll now lose his place on the 28-man and 40-man rosters to make room for the arrival of Kevin Herget from Syracuse. Lovelady is likely to pass through waivers unclaimed after posting an 8.49 ERA in the majors this season.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Why Mets are using Richard Lovelady in a must-win game for NL Wild Card | Sporting News Mets fans were all asking the same question.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Joins active roster The Mets selected Lovelady's contract from Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday.

Impact Lovelady has coughed up 10 earned runs in just 8.1 major-league innings this year. However, he owns a 2.08 ERA and 1.04 WHIP through 17.1 innings in the minors since being outrighted to Syracuse in late July. His recent performance will buy him another shot in Queens to finish the regular season, replacing Wander Suero.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Clears waivers The Mets outrighted Lovelady to Triple-A Syracuse on Monday.

Impact Lovelady will have the ability to elect free agency, but for now, he appears poised to stick around in the Mets organization as relief depth at Syracuse after he cleared waivers. Across two stints in the big leagues with New York this season, the veteran lefty surrendered six earned runs on eight hits and three walks over 6.2 innings.

JULY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 19, 2025 • Associated Press

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