Nationals re-acquire LHP Richard Lovelady from Mets

Field Level MediaField Level Media|published: Thu 16th April, 11:42 2026
MLB: Pittsburgh Pirates at New York MetsMar 29, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Richard Lovelady (55) pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the tenth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

The Washington Nationals re-acquired left-handed reliever Richard Lovelady from the New York Mets on Thursday in exchange for cash considerations.

Last month, the Mets acquired Lovelady off waivers from the Nationals.


Also on Thursday, Washington transferred left-hander Ken Waldichuk to the 60-day injured list to make room on the roster for Lovelady.

Lovelady, 30, is 1-1 with a 3.68 ERA in six relief appearances this season with New York.

He is 6-14 with a 5.25 ERA and three saves in 124 career relief appearances with six teams since his 2019 debut.


--Field Level Media

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