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Mets DFA Veteran Lefty for Third Time Amid Last-Ditch Playoff Push

Mets DFA Veteran Lefty for Third Time Amid Last-Ditch Playoff Push

Summary

The New York Mets have been constantly changing their pitching roster during a critical playoff push. Left-handed pitcher Richard Lovelady was designated for assignment for the third time this year, allowing a spot for another pitcher, Kevin Herget. This is part of the Mets' ongoing attempts to improve performance amid a challenging season.

Key Facts

  • The Mets are striving for the final wild-card spot in the National League.
  • The team is one game ahead of the Arizona Diamondbacks and Cincinnati Reds.
  • Richard Lovelady, a left-handed pitcher, joined the Mets in June.
  • Lovelady has been designated for assignment by the Mets three times this year.
  • He was replaced by right-handed pitcher Kevin Herget from Triple-A Syracuse.
  • Over the year, Lovelady has an 8.49 ERA across 11 2/3 innings.
  • The Mets have designated five pitchers for assignment a combined six times recently.
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