Nationals acquire pitching depth from the Mets in trade
The Washington Nationals acquired left-hander Richard Lovelady from the New York Mets to add depth after Ken Waldichuk was transferred to the 60-day injured list.
Nationals acquire pitching depth from the Mets in trade originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Washington Nationals suffered their first shutout loss of the season to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday, 2-0.
The Nationals received a decent starting performance from right-hander Jake Irvin — two earned runs through five innings — and right-hander Brad Lord out of the bullpen — no runs in three innings. More News: Pirates Carmen Mlodzinski shines out of the pen against the Nats The Nationals' pitching staff hasn't been the healthiest to start the season, with five pitchers on the injured list: right-handers Josiah Gray (right flexor strain), Trevor Williams (right elbow sprain), Cole Henry (right rotator cuff strain), and left-handers DJ Hurtz (left UCL sprain), and Ken Waldichuk (left forearm tightness). Because of the Nationals' injuries, they acquired pitching depth from a divisional opponent to add another arm to their bullpen.
Washington Nationals acquire pitching depth from the New York Mets According to the Nationals on X, they have acquired left-hander Richard Lovelady from the New York Mets in exchange for cash considerations. Lovelady had been designated for assignment by the Mets on April 11 after going 0-1 with a 3. 68 ERA in six games.
To make room for Lovelady on the active and 40-man roster, Waldichuk has been transferred to the 60-day injured list. The Nationals have acquired left-handed pitcher Richard Lovelady from the New York Mets in exchange for cash considerations. To make room on the 40-man roster left-handed pitcher Ken Waldichuk has been transferred to the 60-day Injured List.