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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