Richard Lovelady

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.

Richard Lovelady struck out one batter in a scoreless frame to earn the save in Tuesday's 9-6 win over the Mets.

Fantasy Impact

After Tuesday's win, Lovelady now has a 2.61 ERA and 1.65 WHIP with three saves, three holds and an 8.7 K/9 across 19 appearances. Lovelady continues to turn in a solid outing each time he is called upon and he should remain in the mix to see save opportunities for the Nationals.

Richard Lovelady will open for the Nationals on Sunday against the Orioles.

Fantasy Impact

Lovelady will figure to pitch the first inning for Washington. Miles Mikolas is expected to follow him in a bulk relief role.