Richard Lovelady

Nationals left-hander Richard Lovelady (triceps) is throwing out to 60 feet.

Fantasy Impact

Lovelady is progressing with throwing activity as tolerated, but has made it to 60 feet for the time being. The lefty reliever was placed on the 15-day injured list on June 29 with a left triceps strain and is expected to return at some point in the season's second half.

Richard Lovelady (triceps) was placed on the IL ahead of Monday's game.

Fantasy Impact

Lovelady is dealing with what has been called a triceps strain, and he will miss at least a couple of weeks. The lefty reliever has posted a 3.91 ERA over 27 appearances since joining the Nationals earlier this season. Carson Palmquist has been called up from Triple-A Rochester.

Richard Lovelady will open for the Nationals on Tuesday against the Marlins.

Fantasy Impact

Lovelady will open the game for Washington before a bulk reliever takes over.

Richard Lovelady pitched one scoreless inning, registering one strikeout and his fourth save of the season in the Nationals win over the Braves.

Fantasy Impact

Lovelady carries a 2.38 ERA and a 1.54 WHIP over 21 appearances this season. The 30-year-old southpaw has been used in a variety of roles, opening games and serving as the closer when Clayton Beeter and Gus Varland are unavailable.

Richard Lovelady will serve as the opener for the Nationals on Friday against the Braves.

Fantasy Impact

Lovelady will take the mound for the first inning. Miles Mikolas will follow him in a bulk relief role.