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Mets Re-Sign Lefty Richard Lovelady to One-Year Deal

The move signals an early push to rebuild a thin relief corps for 2026.

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 30: A detailed view of a New York Mets baseball cap on the dugout steps before the game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on July 30, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • The club announced the major league contract on Thursday via team social channels before the World Series starts.
  • Lovelady worked 10 innings for the Mets in 2025 with a 6.30 ERA after bouncing between New York and Triple-A Syracuse.
  • His year featured repeated roster moves, including two designations for assignment following June and September call-ups.
  • The Mets expect significant bullpen turnover for 2026 with Ryan Helsley, Tyler Rogers, Ryne Stanek and Gregory Soto entering free agency, and Edwin Díaz holding a player option.
  • Left-handed relief options beyond Lovelady include a $4 million club option on Brooks Raley and an $11 million player option for A.J. Minter that he is considered likely to accept after injury, per local reporting.