RP - Washington Nationals
- Age 30
- Kennesaw State
- Bats: L
- Throws: L
2026 Outlook
- Draft Rank (ECR)
- P #582
- Best / Worst
- #444 / #444
- ADP
- N/A
Eligibility
- Yahoo
- RP
- ESPN
- RP
- CBS
- RP
Availability
The Washington Nationals have claimed left-hander Richard Lovelady off waivers from the Mets.
Fantasy Impact
Lovelady, 30, was designated for assignment by the Mets on January 22. The southpaw has appeared in 118 big-league contests, posting a 5.35 ERA since debuting in the 2019 season.
Richard Lovelady has been designated for assignment by the New York Mets to make room for the signing of Vidal Brujan.
Fantasy Impact
Lovelady has pitched with six different teams in parts of six major league seasons. Last year, between the Blue Jays and Mets, Lovelady appeared in 10 games and posted an 8.49 ERA in 11.2 innings. The lefthander has a 5.35 ERA in 111 career innings at the big league level.
The Mets re-signed LHP Richard Lovelady to a one-year contract.
Fantasy Impact
Lovelady will remain in a depth role in the Mets bullpen.
The Mets sent Richard Lovelady outright to Triple-A Syracuse.
Fantasy Impact
Lovelady went unclaimed on waivers after being designated for assignment. He will remain in the Mets organization.
The New York Mets designated Richard Lovelady for assignment on Thursday.
Fantasy Impact
Lovelady made two appearances this in September, allowing two runs, one of which was earned, across 3.1 innings. He is now available to be claimed by another team. In a corresponding move, Kevin Herget was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse.
