The New York Mets made one of their first offseason moves official on Thursday afternoon, re-signing left-handed reliever Richard Lovelady to a one-year MLB deal. The announcement came straight from the club’s social channels , signaling the beginning of a busy winter in Queens.

For Lovelady, it’s another chance to stabilize a career that’s bounced between promise and inconsistency. His 2025 season was a winding one—starting with the Toronto Blue Jays, where he appeared in just 1.2 innings before being designated for assignment in March. A brief stay with the Minnesota Twins followed, ending in the same fashion. By late June, Lovelady had landed with the Mets, who saw enough in his arm to bring him aboard on a major league deal.

A year of turbulence and quiet progress

Lovelady’s time in

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