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Mets Re-Sign Lefty Richard Lovelady to One-Year Deal for 2026

The low-cost move targets left-handed depth with several bullpen roles unsettled going into the offseason.

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

  • New York announced the one-year major-league contract on Thursday via the team's social channels, marking one of the club's first offseason moves.
  • Lovelady threw 10 innings for the Mets in 2025 with a 6.30 ERA, while a 3.91 expected FIP and a 2.08 ERA over 17.1 innings at Triple-A Syracuse pointed to better underlying performance.
  • His 2025 featured frequent transactions after joining in June, including multiple designations for assignment, time at Syracuse, a September call-up, and free agency before re-signing.
  • The bullpen picture remains fluid with Ryan Helsley, Tyler Rogers, Ryne Stanek, and Gregory Soto reaching free agency and Edwin Díaz holding a player option.
  • Coverage characterizes Lovelady as depth who will compete for a bullpen role in spring training rather than a definitive solution to the Mets' relief needs.