The Mets, who are surely facing a very busy offseason after a disappointing 83 win 2025 which saw them miss the playoffs, made their first signing prior to the 2026 campaign, signing left-handed reliever Richard Lovelady to a one year, Major League contract today, the team announced.

Lovelady, who was drafted by the Royals and stayed in the organization from 2016-2022, spent time in the Braves, Athletics, Cubs, and Rays organizations in 2023 and 2024, had a whirlwind 2025 season on a personal level.

Lovelady began his 2025 journey for the eventual 2025 American League Champion Toronto Blue Jays, surrendering four runs in 2.1 innings pitched before getting designated for assignment, eventually electing free agency in lieu of a trip to Triple-A Buffalo.

He then signed with the Minnesota T

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