Mets Claim Lovelady Off Waivers As Rookie Reliever Placed on IL
The New York Mets acquired left-handed reliever Richard Lovelady off waivers from the Washington Nationals while placing rookie right-hander Justin Hagenman onto their 60-day injured list. This transaction occurred as part of a recurring cycle that has brought both pitchers back to organization multiple times in recent months, with reports indicating this is not an isolated occurrence for these players' careers so far.
Key Points
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1The Mets have reacquired left-handed reliever Richard Lovelady off waivers from the Washington Nationals.
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2In response, right-hander Justin Hagenman has been placed on the team's 60-day injured list due to a rib fracture.
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3This transaction marks another cycle for both pitchers in their relationship with New York organization management.
Developments
The New York Mets placed promising young pitcher Justin Hagenman on the 60-day injured list with a rib fracture and announced no timetable for his return. To address this loss in their bullpen, manager Carlos Mendoza claimed left-hander Richard Lovelady off waivers from Washington to rejoin the team's roster moves earlier that offseason