Reliever Richard Lovelady Traded for Cash Considerations After Designation for Assignment

The left-handed relief pitcher was traded to the Nationals for cash considerations on Thursday after being designated for assignment again. The player had been part of the pitching staff as the last bullpen option out of spring training and was primarily used in mop-up duty. He appeared in 7 ⅓ innings, allowing five runs, three of which were earned.

He was also used in a tie game in the 10th inning because of the state of the bullpen, which led to the club’s first loss. Since joining the organization last June, the player has been designated for assignment five times solely from the Mets.

Typically he has cleared waivers and remained with the team, but was pushed off the roster in January and claimed by the Nationals, who then designated him for assignment in March only for the Mets to claim him again. This transaction marks the latest roster move involving the player as teams adjust their bullpen composition during the season.