Richard Lovelady #55
Washington Nationals
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- B/T: L/L
- 6' 0"/185
- Age: 30
- Richard Tyler Lovelady
- Status: Active
- Nickname: Love
- Born: 7/07/1995 in Hinesville, GA
- Draft: 2016, Kansas City Royals, Round: 10, Overall Pick: 313
- College: Kennesaw State
- MLB Debut: 4/09/2019
2026 Stats
| G | W-L | ERA | IP | SO | WHIP |
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| 17 | 2-1 | 1.96 | 18.1 | 18 | 1.75 |
2025 Stats
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
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| 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
MiLB Career Stats
| G | W-L | ERA | IP | SO | WHIP |
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| 205 | 12-12 | 2.43 | 270.0 | 303 | 1.05 |
MLB Career Stats
| G | W-L | ERA | IP | SO | WHIP |
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| 135 | 7-14 | 4.87 | 129.1 | 120 | 1.41 |
MiLB Career Stats
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
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| 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
MLB Career Stats
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
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| 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Year | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | SB | AVG | OBP | OPS |
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| 2025 MiLB Stats | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| MiLB Career Stats | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| MLB Career Stats | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Year | W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | SO | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 MLB Stats | 2 | 1 | 1.96 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 18.1 | 18 | 1.75 |
| MiLB Career Stats | 12 | 12 | 2.43 | 205 | 2 | 40 | 270.0 | 303 | 1.05 |
| MLB Career Stats | 7 | 14 | 4.87 | 135 | 1 | 5 | 129.1 | 120 | 1.41 |
- Next WSH Game: 5-17 vs BAL
Splits
| Duration | W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | WHIP |
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| Last 7 Games | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 6.1 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 1.89 |
| Last 15 Games | - | - | --- | - | - | - | --- | - | - | - | - | --- |
| Last 30 Games | 1 | 1 | 3.68 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 7.1 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 1.64 |
| Last 3 Games | W | L | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO |
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| 5/15 vs BAL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 5/13 @ CIN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 5/9 @ MIA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
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Latest Transactions
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April 17, 2026 | Washington Nationals activated LHP Richard Lovelady. |
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April 17, 2026 | Washington Nationals activated LHP Richard Lovelady. |
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April 16, 2026 | New York Mets traded LHP Richard Lovelady to Washington Nationals for cash. |
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April 11, 2026 | New York Mets designated LHP Richard Lovelady for assignment. |
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March 26, 2026 | LHP Richard Lovelady changed number to 55. |
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March 14, 2026 | New York Mets activated LHP Richard Lovelady. |
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March 14, 2026 | New York Mets claimed LHP Richard Lovelady off waivers from Washington Nationals. |
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March 10, 2026 | Washington Nationals designated LHP Richard Lovelady for assignment. |
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January 29, 2026 | Washington Nationals claimed LHP Richard Lovelady off waivers from New York Mets. |
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January 22, 2026 | New York Mets designated LHP Richard Lovelady for assignment. |
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October 23, 2025 | New York Mets signed free agent LHP Richard Lovelady. |
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September 29, 2025 | LHP Richard Lovelady elected free agency. |
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September 27, 2025 | New York Mets sent LHP Richard Lovelady outright to Syracuse Mets. |
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September 25, 2025 | New York Mets designated LHP Richard Lovelady for assignment. |
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September 20, 2025 | New York Mets selected the contract of LHP Richard Lovelady from Syracuse Mets. |
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July 24, 2025 | Syracuse Mets activated LHP Richard Lovelady. |
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July 21, 2025 | New York Mets sent LHP Richard Lovelady outright to Syracuse Mets. |
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July 18, 2025 | New York Mets designated LHP Richard Lovelady for assignment. |
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June 29, 2025 | New York Mets signed free agent LHP Richard Lovelady. |
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June 27, 2025 | New York Mets sent LHP Richard Lovelady outright to Syracuse Mets. |
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June 25, 2025 | New York Mets designated LHP Richard Lovelady for assignment. |
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June 23, 2025 | New York Mets signed free agent LHP Richard Lovelady. |
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June 18, 2025 | St. Paul Saints released LHP Richard Lovelady. |
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April 8, 2025 | LHP Richard Lovelady assigned to St. Paul Saints. |
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April 8, 2025 | Minnesota Twins signed free agent LHP Richard Lovelady to a minor league contract. |
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April 4, 2025 | LHP Richard Lovelady elected free agency. |
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April 3, 2025 | Toronto Blue Jays sent LHP Richard Lovelady outright to Buffalo Bisons. |
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March 30, 2025 | Toronto Blue Jays designated LHP Richard Lovelady for assignment. |
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March 17, 2025 | Toronto Blue Jays selected the contract of LHP Richard Lovelady from Buffalo Bisons. |
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January 22, 2025 | Toronto Blue Jays signed free agent LHP Richard Lovelady to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. |
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January 22, 2025 | LHP Richard Lovelady assigned to Buffalo Bisons. |
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November 22, 2024 | LHP Richard Lovelady elected free agency. |
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November 19, 2024 | Tampa Bay Rays designated LHP Richard Lovelady for assignment. |
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August 8, 2024 | Tampa Bay Rays activated LHP Richard Lovelady from the 15-day injured list. |
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July 11, 2024 | Tampa Bay Rays sent LHP Richard Lovelady on a rehab assignment to Durham Bulls. |
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July 8, 2024 | Tampa Bay Rays sent LHP Richard Lovelady on a rehab assignment to FCL Rays. |
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June 8, 2024 | Tampa Bay Rays placed LHP Richard Lovelady on the 15-day injured list. |
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May 20, 2024 | Tampa Bay Rays activated LHP Richard Lovelady. |
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May 20, 2024 | Tampa Bay Rays activated LHP Richard Lovelady. |
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May 18, 2024 | Chicago Cubs traded LHP Richard Lovelady to Tampa Bay Rays for LHP Jeff Belge. |
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May 14, 2024 | Chicago Cubs designated LHP Richard Lovelady for assignment. |
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April 28, 2024 | Chicago Cubs selected the contract of LHP Richard Lovelady from Iowa Cubs. |
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February 1, 2024 | LHP Richard Lovelady assigned to Iowa Cubs. |
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January 31, 2024 | Chicago Cubs signed free agent LHP Richard Lovelady to a minor league contract. |
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January 31, 2024 | LHP Richard Lovelady roster status changed by Chicago Cubs. |
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November 6, 2023 | LHP Richard Lovelady elected free agency. |
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October 4, 2023 | Oakland Athletics activated LHP Richard Lovelady from the 60-day injured list. |
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October 4, 2023 | Oakland Athletics sent LHP Richard Lovelady outright to Las Vegas Aviators. |
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August 23, 2023 | Oakland Athletics transferred LHP Richard Lovelady from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. Strained left forearm. |
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July 14, 2023 | Oakland Athletics placed LHP Richard Lovelady on the 15-day injured list retroactive to July 11, 2023. Strained left forearm. |
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July 2, 2023 | Oakland Athletics activated LHP Richard Lovelady from the 15-day injured list. |
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June 30, 2023 | Oakland Athletics sent LHP Richard Lovelady on a rehab assignment to Stockton Ports. |
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June 16, 2023 | Oakland Athletics placed LHP Richard Lovelady on the 15-day injured list. Strained left elbow. |
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April 15, 2023 | Oakland Athletics recalled LHP Richard Lovelady from Las Vegas Aviators. |
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April 13, 2023 | Las Vegas Aviators activated LHP Richard Lovelady. |
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April 13, 2023 | Oakland Athletics optioned LHP Richard Lovelady to Las Vegas Aviators. |
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April 13, 2023 | Oakland Athletics claimed LHP Richard Lovelady off waivers from Atlanta Braves. |
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March 30, 2023 | LHP Richard Lovelady assigned to Gwinnett Stripers. |
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March 30, 2023 | Gwinnett Stripers activated LHP Richard Lovelady. |
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March 30, 2023 | Atlanta Braves optioned LHP Richard Lovelady to Gwinnett Stripers. |
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March 30, 2023 | Kansas City Royals traded LHP Richard Lovelady to Atlanta Braves. |
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March 25, 2023 | Kansas City Royals optioned LHP Richard Lovelady to Omaha Storm Chasers. |
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November 10, 2022 | Kansas City Royals activated LHP Richard Lovelady. |
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November 10, 2022 | Kansas City Royals selected the contract of LHP Richard Lovelady from Omaha Storm Chasers. |
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September 20, 2022 | LHP Richard Lovelady assigned to Omaha Storm Chasers from Northwest Arkansas Naturals. |
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September 18, 2022 | LHP Richard Lovelady assigned to Northwest Arkansas Naturals from Omaha Storm Chasers. |
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April 5, 2022 | LHP Richard Lovelady assigned to Omaha Storm Chasers. |
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December 1, 2021 | LHP Richard Lovelady assigned to Omaha Storm Chasers. |
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December 1, 2021 | Kansas City Royals signed free agent LHP Richard Lovelady to a minor league contract. |
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November 30, 2021 | LHP Richard Lovelady elected free agency. |
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November 30, 2021 | LHP Richard Lovelady elected free agency. |
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November 5, 2021 | Kansas City Royals activated LHP Richard Lovelady from the 60-day injured list. |
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September 15, 2021 | Kansas City Royals placed LHP Richard Lovelady on the 60-day injured list. Left UCL sprain. |
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August 29, 2021 | Kansas City Royals placed LHP Richard Lovelady on the 10-day injured list. Left UCL sprain. |
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June 29, 2021 | Kansas City Royals recalled LHP Richard Lovelady from Omaha Storm Chasers. |
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June 6, 2021 | Omaha Storm Chasers activated LHP Richard Lovelady. |
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May 4, 2021 | LHP Richard Lovelady assigned to Omaha Storm Chasers from Royals Alternate Training Site. |
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April 18, 2021 | Kansas City Royals optioned LHP Richard Lovelady to Royals Alternate Training Site. |
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April 17, 2021 | Kansas City Royals recalled LHP Richard Lovelady from Royals Alternate Training Site. |
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March 30, 2021 | Kansas City Royals optioned P Richard Lovelady to Royals Alternate Training Site. |
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September 24, 2020 | Kansas City Royals recalled LHP Richard Lovelady from Royals Alternate Training Site. |
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July 27, 2020 | Kansas City Royals optioned LHP Richard Lovelady to Royals Alternate Training Site. |
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September 30, 2019 | Kansas City Royals recalled Richard Lovelady from Omaha Storm Chasers. |
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August 23, 2019 | Kansas City Royals optioned LHP Richard Lovelady to Omaha Storm Chasers. |
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July 26, 2019 | Kansas City Royals recalled Richard Lovelady from Omaha Storm Chasers. |
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May 26, 2019 | Kansas City Royals optioned LHP Richard Lovelady to Omaha Storm Chasers. |
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May 25, 2019 | Kansas City Royals recalled Richard Lovelady from Omaha Storm Chasers. |
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May 24, 2019 | Kansas City Royals optioned LHP Richard Lovelady to Omaha Storm Chasers. |
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April 9, 2019 | Kansas City Royals selected the contract of Richard Lovelady from Omaha Storm Chasers. |
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January 8, 2019 | Kansas City Royals invited non-roster LHP Richard Lovelady to spring training. |
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April 2, 2018 | LHP Richard Lovelady assigned to Omaha Storm Chasers from Northwest Arkansas Naturals. |
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January 5, 2018 | Kansas City Royals invited non-roster LHP Richard Lovelady to spring training. |
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June 26, 2017 | LHP Richard Lovelady assigned to Northwest Arkansas Naturals from Wilmington Blue Rocks. |
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June 19, 2017 | LHP Richard Lovelady assigned to CAR North Division All-Stars. |
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April 5, 2017 | LHP Richard Lovelady assigned to Wilmington Blue Rocks from Idaho Falls Chukars. |
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July 28, 2016 | LHP Richard Lovelady assigned to Idaho Falls Chukars from AZL Royals. |
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June 21, 2016 | LHP Richard Lovelady assigned to AZL Royals. |
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June 20, 2016 | Kansas City Royals signed LHP Richard Lovelady. |
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Awards
CAR Mid-Season All-Star
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| 2017 | Wilmington Blue Rocks | CAR |
MiLB.com Organization All-Star
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| 2017 | Kansas City Royals | AL |